The Knicks-Pacers series was also lively, and the Knicks' extreme rotation also gave them a huge advantage in the first two games. However, in Game 3, the Pacers completed a super rebound and did not fall behind 0-3. As far as this game is concerned, there are also a lot of points that can be analyzed, so let's take a look. 35+26+21, the new version of the Big 3, I only shot one three-pointer, 4 people made great contributions, and the overall situation of the series is undecided.
In fact, the Pacers team is mainly offensive. If you want to make a difference in the second round, you can't rotate with the opponent, and you can't fight with the opponent to defend, but you have to fight to score. As far as this game is concerned, the Pacers have their own big three lineup, and they are also the key to the team's ability to carry it to the end. The series is like this, in addition to the main play, there must be players who become giants, even if they become giants in a game, they will also contribute to the team.
So who is the winner of the game? 4 digits can be found. The first is Nembhard. In the case of this boy, the game was waterlogged most of the time and played the role of a hindrance in the team. But a three-pointer in the last minute was enough for the guy, enough to save the whole game. The guy got 5 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, and he was also a big heart in the game. Of course, if they can play like this for the rest of the game, the Pacers will have a lot easier.
The second is Siakam. Siakam was traded to play at the top of the playoffs. Siakam is a champion striker and he knows how to do it. Siakam saw it all in this game, hitting 9 of 14 shots, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and 7 of 9 from the free throw line, scoring 26 points and seven rebounds. When Siakam is playing efficiently, the Pacers are a little easier to play, and Haliburton is easy.
The third is Turner. If it looks like the Pacers can advance to the second round in this year's playoffs, Turner's play will be crucial. Turner is an important spatial point for the team, as well as a tactical centre-forward. Turner played his worth in this game, scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds, including six rebounds in the frontcourt. What's more, he also contributed a lot on the defensive end, with 3 blocks and became the team's interior mainstay.
Fourth place is Haliburton. Haliburton is a player who needs to prove himself in the playoffs, and this game played well. When he was needed in the game, Haliburton stepped up. Haliburton finished the game with 35 points and seven assists. Haliburton is the team's base and he has to play enough points. This game also gave Haliburton enough confidence to be very lively.
G3 Haliburton + Siakam + Turner are the team's big three, and the data of 35+26+21 is also thirst-quenching. Of course, the big picture of this round of the series is still undecided. In addition, the shortcomings of the short rotation on the Knicks' side are already obvious, and these players are obviously unable to support this game in the case of high consumption. So this could also be a turning point in the series, and the Knicks are destined to pay for Thibodeau's operation.
Game 4 of the series is still on the Pacers' home court, and the Pacers will also need to adjust. The Knicks lost this game, and the series only really started when they won on the road. You can wait and see what happens in the next game.