, the NBA Finals Game 1 was in full swing. At the end of the first half, with sharp defense and outstanding team performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder temporarily led the Indiana Pacers 57-45, taking a 12-point lead.

At the beginning of the game, the Thunder showed strong defensive pressure. They completed an amazing 11 steals and 4 blocks in the first half, and only made 4 turnovers, forcing the Pacers to make as many as 18 turnovers in the first half . The Thunder's fierce attitude on the defensive end obviously limited the Pacers' offensive rhythm and successfully turned it into an offensive advantage.

With excellent defense and aggressive offensive rebounding (the Thunder grabbed 6 offensive rebounds in the first half), the Thunder had 18 more shooting opportunities than their opponents in the first half . Although the Pacers had a better data in terms of shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage, the Thunder still had a clear advantage in the score with more offensive opportunities and fast break points.

In terms of personal statistics, Thunder core guard Shai Gilgeous - Alexander was in hot form, scoring 19 points in the first half and was the most outstanding player on the court. Jaylen Williams and center Hartenstein and Caruso each contributed 7 points, providing stable scoring support for the team.

On the other hand, the Pacers' offense was weak, and no one on the team scored in double digits. Siakam scored 8 points, Haliburton only scored 6 points, and substitute point guard McConnell scored 9 points to become the Pacers' highest scorer in the first half. Facing the Thunder's high-pressure pressing, the Pacers made frequent mistakes, and their offensive organization was seriously disturbed, and they were unable to establish an effective offensive rhythm.

Judging from the trend of the game, the Thunder took the initiative on the court with the vitality of young players, the enthusiasm on the defensive end and the overall rotation efficiency. If the Pacers want to reverse the decline in the second half, they must reduce unnecessary mistakes, strengthen the protection of the ball, and at the same time regain the status of core players and improve offensive efficiency.