Thunder Chett admits to poor performance in G1 in the NBA Finals, he reveals where it must be improved in G2

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren talks about what needs to be improved in his second game against the Pacers in the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City -- Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Homgren scored six points, six rebounds and one block in his NBA Finals debut in a 100-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers. It wasn't an ideal start for a starter who averaged 18.0 points per game in the Western Conference Finals. You can also describe his teammates in the same words, as Thunder coach Mark Dignot revealed that the first game was not ideal for anyone on the team. However, losing by one point is still sad.

Homgren reminded reporters that the error tolerance rate at this level is very low, and he hopes to improve his performance at the beginning of the series in the second game.

"I felt like I could have slowed down and finished some offense at the basket," Homegren said. "Obviously, a one-point loss can be very hard. A small mistake in an offense can determine the outcome of the entire game. So, it magnifies every detail of the game like a magnifying glass, and I feel like everyone is looking for something they can do better. We just need to keep working hard to make up for these shortcomings as the series goes on."

"The Pacers will try to do better in every game." "So, we have to do that, too," concluded Homgren.

The Thunder once led by 15 points in the first game, but was eventually reversed.

Mark Dagnott is not worried that Chet Holmgren and Thunder coach Mark Dagnott remind everyone that Chet Holmgren and Jaylen Williams have just entered their third season in the NBA. Most third-year players can’t count on winning games in the NBA Finals, especially considering that Homegren gave up his rookie season with a foot injury.

Nevertheless, Degnott explains why he believes Homegren will rebound strongly in Game 2.

"I don't think anyone played at their best," said Dagnott. “So I don’t want to—” He certainly didn’t play in the best form, but I don’t think we all have. That game was definitely not our best, not for anyone. What I want to say is that he and JDub, especially they, obviously play a big role in our team. They are a big reason why we can get to where we are today,” said Dageno.

"For third-year players, they are in an unusual position. Often, making a difference in the Finals isn’t within the third-year players’ plans, you know, and they push themselves to that position, which is commendable,” concluded Degno.

Homegren, Williams and the Thunder will host the Pacers at home on Sunday for a second game.