The energy inside Chesapeake Energy Arena was electrifying in Game 1, as the Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 118-106 to take a 1-0 series lead. I had the chance to be in the arena, be a part of the energy, and watch this series up close. There were a few major takeaways that I had from Game 1’s victory and they could be critical keys moving forward in this series.
1. Playoff P
Paul George came into the playoffs struggling with his shot and his confidence. He was shooting well under 30% from three and he voiced that ‘something is off.