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After all, he is a player with a maximum salary! The Pacers forward player can occasionally complete the explosion?

5:15am, 29 May 2025【Basketball】

In a previous NBA playoff Eastern Conference Finals G4, the Indiana Pacers, who played at home, defeated the New York Knicks 130-121. After this game, the Pacers widened the total score of the series to 3-1 and successfully won the match point; while the Knicks were in huge trouble, they were already stepping on the edge of the cliff with one foot.

In this game, Pacers' starting lineman Pascal Siakam showed his due scoring ability. Siakam played 35 minutes and 10 seconds in the whole game, made 11 of 21 shots, 3 of 4 from outside the three-point line, and 5 of 6 free throws, and scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. It also included 3 frontcourt rebounds, 1 turnover and 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +9. Siakam's performance on the offensive end is simply unstoppable. He showed his comprehensive scoring ability, and the opponent seemed to be unable to effectively limit his offense. Siakam's performance on the defensive end is also remarkable, and he can also play a good role in the defensive end. At least in this game, Siakam's performance can be described as both offense and defense. He also showed the strength a maximum-paid player should have, and he also made great contributions to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Siakam played a total of 78 games in 82 games, averaging 32.7 minutes per game, averaging 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers and 2.4 fouls, shooting percentage of 51.9%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.9%, and free throw shooting percentage of 73.4%. In the playoffs, Siakam averaged 33.3 minutes in the first 14 games, with averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.3 blocks. He also had one turnover and 3.2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 54.5%, his three-point shooting percentage was 45.7%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 67.9%.

Siakam's performance in the game before the playoffs was also relatively stable. He was able to maintain extremely high offensive efficiency. His stability outside the three-point line was far beyond everyone's expectations, and he also had certain passing ability and support ability. However, Siakam's performance is more or less lukewarm. Of course, his condition is not bad, but considering his salary level and his position in the team, he should have performed better at some point. In this game, Siakam also proved his value and helped the team win. For the Pacers, if Siakam can play such a performance from time to time, the team's competitiveness will become even more terrifying.