Pacers are reversed, Halliburton admits responsibility, G5 battle suspense intensifies

The Pacers' Finals G4 originally took a 7-point advantage to move into the last quarter, but the Thunder reversed, 104 to 111, and the home fans were sighing, but they didn't get the match point, and the series was 2 to 2, and the home advantage was directly returned to the opponent. After the game, the discussion continued. Although there was a controversy over the referee's penalty, the Pacers themselves really gave the opportunity. The plot of letting the tiger return to the mountain is somewhat familiar and popular.

Speaking of the fourth quarter, the Pacers' collapse was actually a bit "the smell of self-destruction. They were all good at playing momentum in the last quarter in the first three games, especially G3 directly hit the Thunder 32-18. This time, they were sanctioned by the Thunder 31-17 in a single quarter. The Pacers suddenly couldn't play as they played, and the offensive end became obvious hesitant, and the routine became simple. After the Thunder's defensive strength increased, the mistakes came one after another. At this time, you can see the lack of backbone problem. Whoever can stand up, who dares to ask for the ball, who can break the deadlock, the whole team is obviously panicking.

The use of Siakam can be said to be the most confusing part of this game. In the first three quarters, he scored 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 breaks and 1 attack, with the highest positive and negative values ​​in the team, but he only made three-pointers once in the final quarter, and no scores were taken. The second in command of this level was forgotten in the corner. What was the Pacers coaching staff thinking? The Thunder were basically one, one, four, and four, and Siakam had a height advantage. He was completely wasted misplaced resources. He seemed to be playing physically on the court, and he couldn't even touch the ball a few times. To put it bluntly, the Pacers' offensive system was in chaos in the last quarter, and Siakam became a "transparent person."

Core Halliburton took the initiative to take responsibility after the game, and his attitude was fine. In the data, he made 18 points, 7 assists, 2 breaks and 5 mistakes. The three-pointer feels bad. He failed to stand up at the critical moment. This is one level worse than Alexander's performance. Especially in the last quarter, the Pacers made 0 of 8 three-pointers. The entire team chose to be conservative in offense, and the desire to hit the inside almost disappeared. The penalty area scored 36-50 in the whole game. The game was led by the Thunder from rhythm to execution. Halliburton said he wanted to "stick to play and attack the inside line, but to be honest, the execution ability of G4 in the last quarter was far from enough.

Look at the Thunder again, Alexander made 10 of 10 free throws, and the team made 34 of 38 free throws, and directly killed the game by making fouls and free throws. Although the Pacers tried hard to defend the rebounds and rhythm, G4 obviously gave the opponent too many opportunities. The defensive action was blown away, and the rhythm was interrupted on both ends of the offense and defense. This intermittent game atmosphere, to put it bluntly More suitable for the Thunder to slowly grind.

Myers Turner dropped again in this game. He made 3 of 10 shots in the whole game, 0 of 6 three-pointers, and only scored 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists. He had no presence on the defensive end, and he didn't even have a block. There must be an impact on his illness. However, the Pacers were grabbed by Homegren in the interior and saved the boards one after another in the final quarter. At this level of game, stealth in the interior is a fatal injury. If the Pacers want to rebound in G5, Turner's condition must be Recover, otherwise, once the Thunder are full of momentum at home, they can't beat the rebound, and they basically have no chance of playing.

In fact, the Pacers have played more against the wind and will not play with the wind. G4 is the first time they lead the final quarter in the finals, but they are busy and are more uncomfortable than falling behind. They are used to being "dumped, but they will not be able to control the game. If this mentality problem is not solved, they will have to continue to be passive in the later series.

The referee's penalty is indeed controversial. Although the Pacers are at home and play very carefully in the key rounds, and the Thunder's free throws are outrageously numerous, the game is still achieved by themselves. The Pacers suddenly withered on the offensive end in the last quarter, the coaching staff responded slowly on the spot, and the main player made many mistakes. These are not something that the referee can decide. If the fans complain, the reality is to slow down step by step.

The biggest problem at the moment is that the Thunder has adapted to the Pacers' style of play. Halliburton and the young players' counterattack advantages are limited. Turner's condition has not recovered. Siakam was left alone in the last quarter. If these details are not adjusted in time, the Thunder will only be more stressful when they go to the Thunder to play Tianwang Mountain at home. The Pacers have no way out. G5 is a life-and-death battle.

Siakam also said it very directly after the game, "We know where we are not doing well, and we must work hard to correct it. The problem is obvious. The Pacers must return to team basketball, find the rhythm, and don't fall into the vicious circle that can only be played against the wind. The strength of the team is their biggest trump card. Can you use the previous experience of winning away games? This is the real test.

In the final analysis, this loss is the result of the superposition of multiple factors. The referee is controversial, the coaching staff responds slowly on the spot, the main players are disconnected at critical moments, and the offensive system disintegrated in the last quarter. The Pacers must face these problems. The G5 must awaken the entire team, otherwise the story of the finals may soon be written.