Game 1 revealed the Thunder’s biggest goal: Limit Rudy Gobert’s impact.

Oklahoma City wants to keep Jazz big man from blocking and contesting shots and winning rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) shoots as Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Oklahoma City, Sunday, April 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Game 1 revealed the Thunder’s biggest goal: Limit Rudy Gobert’s impact.

Oklahoma City wants to keep Jazz big man from blocking and contesting shots and winning rebounds.

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