In normal circumstances, the Thunder's resume would suggest a finished product. But the scary thing for the NBA is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. are capable of reaching an even higher level.

The Thunder can take a giant step towards becoming whatever they are meant to be with a win in Game 6 against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night in Indianapolis, which would earn the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams their first championship.

In Game 3, Pascal Siakam will have to do what highly skilled, highly paid players are expected to do this time of the year: help their teams win in the most difficult circumstances of all.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't try to force things after a disappointing Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals. Instead, the Thunder star trusted his teammates to do the right thing. His decision paid off.

The list of things the Thunder need to do better heading into Game 2 against the Pacers is lengthy but they can count on one thing, wherever they need Lu Dort, he will be there.

The Pacers aren’t like anyone else the Thunder have played during their playoff run. They are a team that thrives on adversity, like the 15-point deficit they were trailing by with 9:42 left in the fourth quarter of Game 1.