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There are potential stocks on the bench! Pacers forward star has the ability to grow into reliable rotation players

11:57am, 31 May 2025【Basketball】

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, Jarace Walker, the Pacers' substitute forward star, also got a lot of playing time, and he also showed some of his own characteristics. Walker played 13 minutes and 11 seconds in the game, made 2 of 4 shots and 2 of 4 shots from outside the three-point line, scored 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block, and had 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +5. Walker also made good shooting ability on the offensive end and scored some points. Walker can also use his advantages in physical talent and athletic ability to create a significant threat to his opponent on the defensive end. The team's situation when Walker was on the court was actually good, and he was able to play a key role in both offense and defense. But he is just a substitute after all, and his playing time and tactical status are very limited. It is difficult for him to provide more help and support to the team in this situation, and he has no way to help the team turn the situation around.

In the NBA regular season this season, Walker played 75 games in 82 games, averaging 15.8 minutes per game, averaging 6.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers and 1.5 fouls. He shot 47.2%, three-point shooting percentage 40.5%, and free throw shooting percentage 66.7%. In the playoffs, Walker played 1 in the first 15 games, averaging 10 minutes per game, with averaging 3.1 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.2 blocks, 0.6 turnovers and 0.9 fouls, shooting percentage of 36.4%, shooting percentage of 40% from three-pointers and 50% from free throw percentage.

Walker's performance during the playoffs was not ideal. His playing time also showed a significant decline compared to the regular season. His ball rights and shots on the court were also relatively limited, which largely led to his unstable performance, and his data also seemed a bit unsatisfactory. However, Walker's personal ability is still good. He has shown relatively comprehensive strength. He is also capable of taking on more responsibilities on the court. He also has huge potential to be tapped. Maybe Walker won't have too many opportunities to perform in the playoffs this season, but he may also have the ability to take on more responsibilities in the future.

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