It s obviously in a pretty good state, but the Pacers substitute point guard didn t get enough playing time?

In the previous NBA Eastern Conference Finals G5, the New York Knicks, who played at home, defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94, completing the Jedi victory. Next, both sides will return to the Indianapolis series G6 game. The Pacers still hold the match point, while the Knicks are still facing a back-to-back battle in G6, and they are still on the verge of being eliminated.

In this game, although the Pacers suffered a crushing defeat, the team's substitute point guard TJ McConnell performed well. McConnell played 17 minutes and 35 seconds in the whole game, made 3 of 5 shots and 1 of 2 from outside the three-point line, scored 7 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 block, and had 3 turnovers and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of +6. McConnell has a stable feel and good scoring ability on the offensive end, and he also scored some points. Not only that, McConnell also showed his ability to pass and organize offense. McConnell's performance on the defensive end is also worthy of recognition, and he is also a reliable defender. McConnell has played his own characteristics on both offense and defense, and the team's situation is also quite outstanding when he is on the court. It is a pity that McConnell still did not get enough playing time when the team's backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton was in a disaster. If McConnell had more playing time, at least the Pacers wouldn't have lost that badly.

In the NBA regular season this season, McConnell made a total of 79 appearances in 82 games, averaging 17.9 minutes per game, averaging 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers and 1 foul. His shooting percentage was 51.9%, three-point shooting percentage was 30.6%, and free throw shooting percentage was 74%. In the playoffs, McConnell averaged 16.4 minutes in his first 15 games, with averaging 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.1 blocks. He also had 1.5 turnovers and 0.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 53.8%, his three-point shooting percentage was 33.3%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 83.3%.

McConnell's overall performance during the playoffs was actually very stable. He has very good offensive efficiency and stable scoring ability. He also performed very well in passing and organizing offense. He can also play a certain role on the defensive end. As a substitute point guard, McConnell has also played his characteristics and value well. However, the Pacers are also quite conservative about McConnell's use, which also makes him unable to display his talents. I don’t know if McConnell will get more playing time in the next more critical game. With his ability and performance, he deserves more trust?