Data shows that the Pacers have customized defensive strategies for Alexander in large quantities, with the purpose of consuming him

June 13th News At present, the Thunder lagged behind the Pacers 1-2 in the finals. In the third game of the key finals yesterday, the Thunder star scored 24 points in the whole game, but almost disappeared in the crucial fourth quarter, with 1 of 3 shots and 3 points.

So what causes it?

Statistics show that all this is due to the high pressure defense imposed by the Pacers on him. In the G3 game, Alexander dribbled the ball and was defended by his opponent on the upper body at an average of 65.5 feet from the basket, which was the farthest defensive touch point in his career (including both the regular season and the playoffs).

At the same time, in yesterday's game, he dribbled the ball over halftime, the second fewer game in the playoffs this season. In addition, the Pacers kept putting pressure on him in their half-court defense: 12 pinched attacks on him were the game with the most pinched attacks in his playoff career.

On the defensive end, Alexander was also forced to "high-load operation" by the Pacers: he was the opponent's main defender for 22 shots, which also hit a new playoff high. Therefore, after working in such a high-intensity three quarters, it is not difficult to understand that it is not difficult to maintain the attack in the fourth quarter.