The finals were 1-2 behind! The Thunder s life was hanging on the line, but Su Qun and Perkins supported their counterattack?

The NBA Finals are in full swing. Who would have thought that the Thunder who was unanimously optimistic before the game is now in a desperate situation of falling behind 1-2. In the just-concluded G3, the Thunder lost to the Pacers 107-116, and the situation is in jeopardy. But what is surprising is that the famous commentator Su Qun and commentator Perkins agreed that the Thunder still have a chance to win the championship. What is the mystery behind this?

Reviewing G3, the Thunder made 17 mistakes in the whole game, and Alexander, the star alone, took 6 times, which directly ruined the team's many good scoring opportunities. On the offensive end, Alexander performed poorly, making only 9 of 20 shots in the game, scoring only 24 points. As the new MVP, such performance is obviously difficult to support the team in winning the game. The Thunder's substitute lineup is also very poor, with only 18 points in total, which is really pale in comparison to the Pacers substitute Matherine scored 27 points by himself.

Looking at the Pacers, they not only scored a lot, but also had no ambiguity on the defensive end, successfully limiting the Thunder's performance. After this game, the series score reached 1-2, and the Thunder fell into an extremely passive situation. After all, according to NBA big data statistics, when the first two games were 1-1, the probability of winning the G3 teams is as high as 81%, not to mention that G4 is still at the Pacers' home court. How easy is the Thunder to turn the tables?

However, Teacher Su Qun is full of confidence in Thunder. He predicted that the Thunder would win the G4 according to the "Z-shaped trend" and tie the big score to 2-2. He gave two reasons: First, the Thunder will re-activate the double tower lineup of Homgren + Halten to strengthen the competition for inside basket protection and rebounding; second, the Thunder will lock up Halliburton at all costs, cut off his connection with his teammates, and put the Pacers' offense into chaos.

Perkins also supports the Thunder. He said: "The Thunder will win this series. They have experienced the current situation. They know how to win the series in this situation. I think the Thunder is a better team." Although he did not give a specific reason, this trust may be due to his experience of playing for the Thunder.

But it is not easy for Thunder to reverse. First, they must solve their own problems. Alexander needs to regain his form, improve offensive efficiency, reduce mistakes, and assume the responsibility of the team leader; substitutes must also stand up and provide more firepower support, and no longer allow the main players to support themselves. Secondly, Thunder’s tactical adjustment is also crucial. They need to formulate more effective defensive strategies based on the characteristics of the Pacers and limit their opponents' scoring points.

Judging from historical data, since 2010, the first two games in the finals have been 1-1 draw, of which 4 teams have successfully won the championship after losing to G3. This also gave Thunder fans a glimmer of hope, proving that they are not without a chance. But history is just a reference after all. What really determines the direction of the game is the performance of the players on the court.

The next G4 will be Thunder's life-and-death battle. If they can win this game and tie the big score, the suspense of the series will be rekindled; on the contrary, once they fall behind 1-3, it will be almost impossible for the Thunder to turn the tables. Can Alexander lead the team out of the predicament? Can the Thunder's substitute explode? How will they deal with the Pacers’ defense? The answers to these questions will be revealed in G4.

And just as everyone pays attention to the game trend, there is an emergency outside the field. After the game, Alexander complained that the team was harassed all night when they stayed in the hotel, causing the players to be in poor condition and even threatened to strike unless the league canceled the Pacers' home eligibility plus a fine. This incident caused an uproar in an instant, and the Pacers quickly denied it, and the alliance and broadcasters also had headaches. What impact will this storm have on subsequent competitions? Thunder's road to winning the championship is becoming more and more confusing.