The Surprising Stat That Could Decide the Fate of Every NBA Conference Finals Team
In Game 1, OKC shot a good, but not great 17 of 45 (37.8%) on 3s, and that included Alex Caruso’s unsustainable 8 for 14 from downtown. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren – four of the Thunder’s five best players in offensive DRIP – and trade acquisition Jared McCain were a combined 6 for 18 on 3s (33.3%).
The Spurs are up 1-0 in the series, but it’s going to take a lights-out performance to beat the defending NBA champion Thunder.
San Antonio Spurs
Key Stat to Monitor: Turnover Percentage
The Thunder were No. 1 in the league in our defensive TRACR this season. A team doesn’t get to that level by being a one-hit wonder.



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