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Typically, champions exhibit a confidence and assertiveness that was notably absent in the first game of the series featuring the Boston Celtics, compared to the Oklahoma City Thunder's earlier performances. Bucher underscored a well-acknowledged notion: every great team has one or two key players they depend on during crunch time. This historical comparison included Hall of Famers like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, who were willing to seize responsibility and make plays when the game was on the line.