The Thunder led by as many as 22 in the third quarter, 21 in the fourth quarter, and yet, with 54.8 seconds to go in the game, the reigning champs held just a 1-point led.
Ice-cold shooting resulted in OKC nearly losing a game they had well in hand. OKC shot 5-of-21 in the final period, including 0-for-9 from three, while committing seven turnovers and getting outscored 25-14. With under 4 minutes left, the Thunder had scored just 6 points in the quarter.
Not only was the shooting poor, but Oklahoma City could not protect the ball, turning the ball over 7 times.