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NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs Semifinals G3, Pacers host Knicks. In the first quarter of the game, the Pacers at home played a 14-1 offensive to seize the start, and at the end of the Knicks, the Knicks scored consecutive points to close the score, and the Pacers scored 5 points in a row to respond, and at the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led the Knicks 29-20. In the second quarter of the competition, the Knicks rained three points, played 16-6 to overtake the score in one fell swoop, and the Pacers responded with a wave of 11-2, and then the two teams played inseparable, alternating to play a small climax, and at halftime, the Pacers led the Knicks 63-58.
The Pacers always maintained a slight lead in the first half, and the Knicks played a wave of 13-2 to overtake the score in one fell swoop, and at the end of the third quarter, the Knicks led the Pacers 90-85. In the final quarter, the Pacers blasted an 11-1 comeback to achieve a rebound, and finally the two teams fell into a tug-of-war, Brunson's three-point shot equalized the score at the critical moment, Nembhard responded with a three-pointer, and as Brunson missed the equalizing three-pointer, Nesmith made two free throws to seal the win. In the end, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Knicks 111-106 to pull one back, and the overall score was 1-2 behind the Knicks.
Knicks player stats: DiVincenzo 35 points, Brunson 26 points and 6 assists, Burks 14 points and 4 rebounds, Hart 10 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists, McBride 10 points, Hartenstein 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Pacers player stats: Haliburton 35 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, Siakam 26 points and 7 rebounds, Turner 21 points and 10 rebounds, Nesmith 10 points and 6 rebounds, Nembhard 5 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
Seven facts that have to be admitted:
1. Brunson was not efficient, playing 38 minutes, shooting 10-of-26 from the field and 2-of-6 from three-point range, scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds. Brunson's hand feels average, especially at the critical moment, he is simply committing a crime, he is playing too well, he really doesn't pass, he keeps hitting iron, he should pass the ball more if he doesn't feel good, and the last half of the quarter is the whole team watching Brunson do it alone, and he was too anxious to throw that three-point shot with 16 seconds left, and he was still thinking about making fouls at the critical moment, and Devan's three-point feel was so good that he should let him shoot, obviously there was still a glimmer of hope, and he would directly bury the game.
2. DiVincenzo played 43 minutes, shot 12-of-26 from the field, 7-of-11 from three-point range, and scored a playoff high 35 points. DiVincenzo is accurate in three points today, especially in the first three quarters, but the tiredness visible to the naked eye in the last quarter, the shooting rate fell sharply, one of five in the last quarter, but he still played very actively, and it was a pity that the last interference ball was a pity, a player who could play a tough battle and was born for the big scene, it was really a pity for the Warriors to let DiVincenzo go.
3. Hart guard rebounding king, played 43 minutes. He finished with 10 points, 18 rebounds and four assists on 4-of-7 shooting. Hart can really grab ah, iron-blooded tough guy, the guard can grab so many rebounds, super scramble awareness and unlimited physical fitness, he created a new position on the basketball court to get a board guard, just rest for 5 minutes Knicks lost 5 points, the Knicks are still too dependent on him, Thibodeau is still soft-hearted, it turns out that you can win only after playing four quarters, you can't rest for a minute, and the next game is still full.
4. Haliburton continued to output efficiently, playing 38 minutes, shooting 14-of-26 from the field and 6-of-16 from three-point range, scoring 35 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Harry continued his form from the previous game, feeling hot and with a plus/minus of +16 that says it all. But the final quarter is still not hard enough, and in the end it really doesn't help the team, a few empty three-point hesitations, an attack and a defense at the critical moment are still almost meaningful, the pot ball is fortunately in, not into the direct 3-0, still need to continue to experience, the future can be expected.
5. Siakam was decent, playing 30 minutes, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and scoring 26 points and 7 rebounds. Sika is quite efficient, and it is crucial to score 6 points in a row at the last moment, but the Pacers need him to contribute more if they want to break through, Sika is a barometer of the Pacers, his play is very important to the Pacers, his defense needs to be supported, he feels that he is not active enough, and his ability to play tough games needs to be strengthened.
6. Turner recovered, playing 35 minutes, shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point range, scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds, with a plus/minus of +24. Turner played well in this game, his hand recovered, and at the end he had a key block and two rebounds in the front court to seal the win, but he needed to play more proactively, and he should play resolutely in the low post in the final moment against the defender's defense, and he needed to play more under the basket, he needed to play tougher.
7. The Pacers narrowly defeated the Knicks and tied the series at 1-2, the Pacers played well today, the core team Haliburton felt excellent, Siakam, Turner, Nesmith and other players have played steadily, and they deserve this victory. The Knicks still had a big impact on the team after Anunoby's absence, and they lost rebounds at critical moments today to bury the game, and Thibodeau's plantation style of play is also a big concern for the players' fitness and health.