A well-behaved performance! The Pacers backcourt core must also improve their performance in addition to the ultimate goal

In the previous NBA Finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers who played at home 111-104, tied the total score of the series to 2-2, and both sides also returned to the same starting line. Next, both sides will return to Oklahoma City to prepare for the Battle of the King of Kings in the Series G5, which may also greatly affect the final trend of the series.

In this game, the Pacers' backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton's performance was not satisfactory. Halliburton played 36 minutes and 27 seconds in the game, made 7 of 15 shots, 1 of 7 from outside the three-point line, and 3 of 3 free throws, and scored 18 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. There were 5 turnovers and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of +1. Halliburton's offensive feel is not ideal, and he has no feel outside the three-point line. Halliburton showed a certain passing ability and organizational ability, but he did not do very well in turnover control, and he also lost a lot of ball rights. Halliburton is the core figure of the team after all, and he should have taken on more responsibilities. It seems that the data is sloppy, but Halliburton's performance in this game obviously failed to meet everyone's expectations, which also largely led to the team's defeat.

In the NBA regular season this season, Halliburton made a total of 73 appearances in 82 games, averaging 33.6 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.3 fouls, shooting percentage of 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 85.1%. In the playoffs, Halliburton has made a total of 20 appearances so far, averaging 35.4 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks, and 2.4 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. His shooting percentage is 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage is 33.3%, and free throw shooting percentage is 81.4%.

Halliburton is undoubtedly the core figure of the team, and his role on the court and his influence on the game are also decisive. Halliburton was able to help the team turn the situation around at critical moments at some point through his role, and he has indeed saved the team many times. However, the problem is that Halliburton's overall performance throughout the playoffs cannot be considered particularly outstanding, but can only be considered a moderate level. With the increase in playing time, his data has not actually improved significantly compared to the regular season stage, and his three-point shooting percentage has even declined. If the Pacers want to win the championship, Halliburton obviously needs to perform better in the next game.