“We must certainly find a rhythm in this series,” said coach Chris Finch. “Each series is a little different in the way people keep you and anything. I thought we came out and tried to play in the same way as we always did, and that was not going to work tonight. We have to find a different pace to play.”
There was a predictable frustration with the Gilgeous-Alexander whistle, especially since Jaden McDaniels got the wrong with 5 minutes, 21 seconds to play. Gilgeous-Alexander went to the free throw line for 11 of his points while the Wolves held him at 10 for 27 pulling the ground. Finch did not bait when he was told about the calls that Gilgeous-Alexander received.
“We talked about it before the start of the series. We have to be able to put this next door and continue with the next game mentality,” said Finch.
This is because this generous whistle was not the reason why the wolves lost. The Wolves only scored 20 points in the painting while the Thunder dared them beat them from the outside. It was a careful bet when the Wolves rushed and slammed a gunshot after the blow. They were 15 for 51 on a three -point beach (29%). Oklahoma City focused on Anthony Edwards and Randle in the second half and limited their shots. Randle had only eight points after half-time; Edwards collected 18 points in the match on a shot of 5 for 13.
“I was definitely able to shoot more,” said Edwards. “I only gained 13 … shots. … I’m just a little more out of the ball, playing without the ball. I think it will be the answer. Because playing on the ball, they will just double and sit in the shortcomings all day. So, I have to go watch a film and separate it. We will understand it.”
This last sentence is the place where many wolves were after this match. It was not a desperate wardrobe; There was no sense that thunder was an insoluble puzzle. Like match 1 against the Warriors, when the Wolves missed a lot of blows, they feel like they are gathering before match 2.
