OKC had 'total team effort' in Game 2 vs. Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder TV analyst Michael Cage joins the Dan Patrick Show to dive into the Thunder's Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers and how they showed their identity with a total team effort in the win.
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