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In the first game of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks sat at home against the Pacers. In the first quarter of the game, Brunson was in a hot state and scored consecutive points to help the Knicks lead in the first quarter, and at the end of the first quarter, the Knicks 27-24 Pacers. In the second quarter, the Pacers played a 9-2 offensive run to overtake the score, and the Pacers played 9-0 at the end of the game to open up the gap again, and at halftime, the Knicks trailed the Pacers 49-55.
The Knicks played 9-2 to overtake the score, the Pacers responded with a wave of 10-0, DiVincenzo scored 5 points in a row at the end of the third quarter, and the Pacers led the Knicks 87-82. In the final quarter, the Pacers always maintained a slight lead in the first half, and at the end of the Knicks played a 9-0 lead, and then the Pacers played a 6-0 lead again, DiVincenzo hit a key three-point shot to help the Knicks take the lead, and with Brunson's two free throws to lock up the victory, the Knicks finally beat the Pacers 121-117, leading 1-0.
Pacers player stats: Turner 23 points, Siakam 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, TJ McConnell 18 points, Nesmith 12 points and 6 rebounds, Toppin 12 points and 6 rebounds, Nembhard 11 points and 4 assists, Haliburton 6 points, 8 assists and 4 steals.
Knicks player stats: Brunson 43 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, DiVincenzo 25 points, Hart 24 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, OG-Anunoby 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists, Hatten 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Eight facts that have to be admitted:
1. Hart's all-round warrior, Iron Man Hatta played 48 minutes again, without a second of rest, and got 24 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. Hart really refreshed everyone's perception of the players, too hard, the shooting rate is good, the scoring ability is okay, the most important thing is to play very hard, the defensive ability is good, the rebounding is very active, today's fourth quarter is all frontcourt rebounds, Hart once again incarnated as a board guard, and Hart with unlimited physical strength is the real Harkistone.
2. Brunson went down to earth, shooting 14 of 26 and 14 of 14 free throws, scoring 43 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Brunson has 4 consecutive games of 40+, C in the game, comparable to Jordan, 21 points alone in the final quarter to lead the team to turn the tables, Brunson is really too strong, the mid-range shot is really stable, the fourth quarter took turns to single the Pacers team, big heart attributes, the ability to solve hard at critical moments is too strong, but the final mistake is very undeserved, and he is indeed too tired, he is the first guard in the East, Brunson played like a god of war in this year's playoffs, and he has begun to rank among the supergiants.
3. DiVincenzo became a marksman, played 43 minutes, shot 10 of 17, 5 of 9 three-pointers, and scored 25 points. Divin's three-point hand is hot, his hands are not soft at critical moments, one attack and one defense take away the game, a player born at a critical moment, a deadly three-point sword to seal his throat, a basketball IQ is really high, he is worthy of the Warriors, he only has an annual salary of 10 million, and he can't be more fragrant.
4. Anunoby was not efficient, shooting 5 of 14 and getting 13 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. In this game, Anunoby's offensive efficiency is low, but the defense is still online, the 2 key steals at the last moment are too powerful, the arms are really long, it is really a defensive gate, the Knicks are really a puzzle, and they deserve the top 3D. You need to adjust your attacking form and keep going.
5. Siakam tried his best, Sika played 36 minutes, shot 8 of 16, and got 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Sika is the real thigh of the Pacers, and he has to come to Sika to fight the final attack, Sika is too comprehensive, Anunoby can't prevent him as a defensive titan, the champion is really powerful, and now the Pacers are the boss, but it's a pity that his teammates don't give him strength and can't bring it.
6. Haliburton's disastrous performance, only 6 shots, 6 points, 2 rebounds and 8 assists. As the star of the Pacers, Haliburton's performance was disappointing, his scoring ability was too stretched, he had no desire to attack, and he had no sense of presence at all in the last quarter, so he was responsible for controlling the ball to the half court and then passing, playing like a role player, too spicy at critical moments, his offensive ability was much worse than Brunson's, it was difficult to be the team boss in such a performance, and the means of attacking the offense were one that was not, he was a representative of fame greater than strength.
7. McConnell tried his best, playing 22 minutes off the bench, shooting 9 of 16, scoring 18 points, 3 assists and 3 steals. McConnell's offensive and defensive performance tried his best, he dared to play more than Haliburton, and he was very steady, and the mid-range shooting and layup were ridiculously accurate, this is what a core guard should look like, he replaced Harry in the fourth quarter, and the game may have been won, and he let Harry play was the worst decision Carlisle made in this game.
8. The Knicks reversed the Pacers to win, leading the series 1-0. Brunson has 4 consecutive 40+ games, which is really fierce. But the referee in this game was too show-stealing, the home whistle was too obvious, and in the end it was really numb, and the Pacers were not enough to challenge many times. After this battle, the Pacers have some plays, and both teams may play to the tie-break, and they both have a chance to reach the Eastern Conference finals.