Three rounds! How strong is Siakam this season?

East Final G2, the Pacers beat the Knicks again 114-109 away.

The plot of this game was not as explosive as G1 (after all, historical level), but the two teams were still in a stalemate. In the fourth quarter, the Pacers doubled the score difference to 3-4 rounds, and were recovered by the Knicks both times. In the last half minute, Brunson missed a three-pointer, and the Pacers did not lose another free throw, and the Knicks lost two home games.

As did the entire playoffs, Carlisle used 10-11 players to rotate again in this game. In the end, 6 players scored in double digits, and the team scored 26 assists. In comparison, Thibodeau still rotated 7-8 players, and 4 players scored in double digits, and the team only had 18 assists.

The two coaches have huge differences in tactical concepts, employment and substitutions. Judging from the situation in these two games, it is not exaggerated to say that Carlisle can be said to have completely crushed Thibodeau. In terms of players, Siakam played the best playoff game of the season and even his career.

In the whole game, Siakam played 33 minutes, made 15 of 23 shots, 3 of 5 three-pointers, 6 of 8 free throws, scored 39 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, and his plus-negative value was the second highest +16 in the team.

In the first quarter, Siakam made 6 of 9 in a single quarter and scored 16 points efficiently. From three-pointers and mid-range to the basket, Siakam can be said to be able to get it and is in excellent condition. At the end of the third quarter, Siakam had already scored 32 points, which is an important reason why the Pacers can keep a close eye on the score with the Knicks.

In the fourth quarter, Sika's touch declined, but he still scored 7 points in a single quarter and helped the Pacers establish a lead twice - in the fourth quarter, Turner dominated the game and scored 13 points in a single quarter (16 points in the game).

This is also the biggest difference between the Knicks and the Pacers. In the end, the only one who could swing the ball was Brunson. Although the latter failed to score two three-pointers, the key 5 points and 1 assist brought the score difference to 1 point.

Looking at the Pacers, there are so many points that can be scored, and everyone can get out. The last game was Halliburton, Nesmith and Nembhard in overtime. In this game, Siakam entered the Zone, and in the fourth quarter, Turner stood up again - this is the Pacers' most powerful place.

Back to Siakam, how strong is Siakam in this game?

—39 points are not only the highest score in the playoffs in Siakam's career, but also the highest score in the entire Pacers' playoffs. It only took two seasons to join the Pacers (not ending this year). Siakam has won 35+ in the playoffs three times. Looking at the Pacers' history, there are only Reggie Miller 11 times and George 4 times

It should be noted that Siakam's strong performance has actually lasted for a season.

Siakam in the regular season: averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting percentage of 51.9%/38.9%/73.4% in three events, and shooting percentage of 59.9% in real shooting percentage, with the highest score in the team.

When he was present, the Pacers lost only 108.9 points in 100 rounds, 5.5 points in net defeat to his opponent. On the contrary, he was not present, the Pacers lost 116.0 points in 100 rounds, and lost 4.1 points in net defeat to his opponent.

is not disrespectful to Haliburton, but Harry's performance in the first half of the season was actually not very good, and even a little bit too hard. Siakam continued to have a season of stability. He is the most important reason why the Pacers can make the playoffs this year. Returning to the All-Star after two years can also prove how outstanding he performed in the regular season.

And in the playoffs, Siakam's current performance: 12 games, averaging 20.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shooting percentage as high as 55.1%, three-point shooting percentage 43.9%, and real shooting percentage is 61.7%.

As we said, the Pacers are a very balanced team with all the people. 8 players in the team scored more than 8 points in the playoffs, and Siakam is the only player with an average score of 20+. So far in the playoffs, he has been able to double-digit games in every game, and has scored 20+ in 6 games. He is only 1 point away from this game to get 40+.

Of course, the data can also prove the role of Siakam: Since the playoffs, when Siakam is on the court, the Pacers have a net defeat to their opponent by 10.6 points in 10 rounds, and the net loss is 6.6 points. His cumulative positive and negative value is +97, tied for the team with Halliburton.

At this point, I can't help but recall the deal last January: The Pacers gave Bruce Brown, Walla and three first-round signings in the Raptors, and got Siakam of the contract year. Note that two of these three first-round first rounds are from 2024 (from the Pacers and the Thunder). Not only are they drafted, but they won't have too high picks.

Looking at this deal now, the Pacers can be said to have won a lot - before the deal, many teams had Siakam, but none of them had just used multiple first-round picks to exchange Siakam for contract year. The Pacers tried it and gave Siakam a four-year contract renewal of 190 million yuan. Now Siakam is paying back to the Pacers.

Finally, let's go back to this series.

A very favorable data for the Pacers is that in the history of the division finals, no team has completed a reversal while falling behind 0-2 at home. It can be said that the Pacers have entered the finals with one foot.

Of course, there are also suspense. After all, the Pacers only won 8 points in the past two games, and G1 was once behind by nearly 20 points. Do you think the Pacers can finally reach the finals? How many hopes are you to win the championship?