Pacers backcourt core: We need to stay aggressive, paint is our best friend

In the previous NBA Finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers who played at home 111-104, tied the total score of the series to 2-2, and both sides also returned to the same starting line. After this game, the Pacers' backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton was interviewed by reporters, and he also talked about the loss of the game and his outlook for the team in the series G5.

When talking about the team's defeat in this game, Halliburton said: As a team entering the finals, we must be prepared to fight back. When the team is in a desperate situation, I have to be able to respond, and now is the time when we are in this situation. It was undoubtedly a frustrating defeat, but I still have confidence in the team’s prospects. Next we must be prepared, go all out and play a full 48-minute game. This will be a serious challenge, but our team has maintained this resilience all year. Looking ahead to the team's performance in the G5 series, Halliburton continued: I think we just need to continue to play aggressively and continue to hit the opponent's inside line, and we will find opportunities. I believe the paint area is our best friend. We will go back and watch the video to see where we can improve, and we will return to the court to fight in a few days.

In the NBA regular season this season, Halliburton made a total of 73 appearances in 82 games, averaging 33.6 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.3 fouls, shooting percentage of 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 85.1%. In the playoffs, Halliburton has made a total of 20 appearances so far, averaging 35.4 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks, and 2.4 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. His shooting percentage is 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage is 33.3%, and free throw shooting percentage is 81.4%.

Halliburton is undoubtedly an indispensable core figure in the team, and his performance on the court will greatly affect the team's overall competitiveness. Halliburton's performance during the playoffs was quite average, and his overall performance was relatively stable, but as the core figure of the team, he should have assumed more responsibilities. His data has not improved significantly compared to the regular season stage, and he has not played a greater role. In the next game, if the Pacers want to make a breakthrough in the finals, Halliburton must also improve his performance.