Lets face the facts. The way the Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals was heartbreaking. They led for the game's entirety, until Tyrese Haliburt

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened the NBA Finals with a stunning defeat, falling 111-110 to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday at the Paycom Center. Here’s a look at the numbers behind the Thunder’s loss: Pre-order our new book on Thunder's rise to NBA Finals CARLSON: Thunder takes gut punch in Game 1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the best player in the series, but he might not be the most important player. There’s a difference.