With Game 1 of the NBA Finals slipping away in the closing minutes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing their first real moment of adversity on the biggest stage. Third-year forward Jalen Williams broke down where things went wrong and what needs to shift heading into Game 2. Here are the biggest takeaways from his session with the media.

Thunder Aiming to Clean Up Defensive Breakdowns Late

When Indiana went on a 12-2 run in the fourth quarter to flip Game 1, Williams was quick to credit the Pacers for making shots but made it clear that OKC’s defense didn’t hold up under pressure.

Rather than chalking it up to shot-making luck, Williams emphasized the importance of evaluating the why behind those successful possessions: where the coverage failed, how rotations broke down, and what c

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