Oklahoma’s coach Daigneault was clearly outcoached in the first game of the series. Starting with a small line-up, instead of his usual starters, this was his attempt to put his personal mark on the team; and this ego-driven “strategy” cost them home-court advantage. If not for the uncharacteristic turnovers by Indiana, the Pacers might have led from start to finish. I don’t see this repeating. Despite Rick Carlisle tactical superiority over OKC’s coach, the Thunder are the better team, and I’d be surprised if the series went 6 games. GLTA
