Pacers forward core: Siakam s lead makes us not satisfied with the Eastern Conference champion

In the just-concluded NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers returned to home and easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 108-91. Through this victory, the Pacers tied the total score of the series to 3-3 and returned to the same starting line again. After the game, the Pacers' substitute forward core Obi Topin accepted an interview with the media, in which he shared the team's game mentality and the important impact of the training camp at Pascal Siakam's home at the beginning of the season on this victory.

Talking about the team's mentality during the playoffs, Topin said: "We are a team full of desires, but more importantly, we are eager to win. Our goal to play on the field is to prove to everyone on the NBA stage that although we have not received the attention of other teams, we will do our best to show our strength. Therefore, we are fighting not only for ourselves, but also for our colleagues in the entire basketball circle. Judging from the fact that the series has been dragged into the tiebreak, this is indeed an unusual experience. Being able to fight alongside such a team is undoubtedly a great honor for me."

Speaking of the team's early training camp at Siakam's house, Topin continued: "That time The history is of great significance to us! Pascal Siakam pointed us in the direction of progress with his experience in championships. He made each of us realize that it is absolutely not enough to be content with the Eastern Conference championship. This deep-rooted belief has become the driving force for our struggle throughout the season. Without that training camp, we would not be able to stand here at this moment and still work towards the goal of the championship. "

So far, in the playoffs, Toppin has played 22 times, averaged 19.1 minutes per game, averaged 9.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks per game, and had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, shooting percentage of 49.7%, three-point shooting percentage of 33.3%, and free throw percentage of 69.4%. In the G6 game, Topin once again showed his key role. During the 23 minutes and 10 seconds playing time, he made 6 of 12 shots, made 4 of 7 three-pointers and 4 of 6 free throws, contributing 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists to the team, and the plus-negative value is as high as +8. Topin's performance during the playoffs was impressive, and his role as a surprise at a critical moment also provided strong support for the team's victory. In the next G7, I hope Topin will explode again to help the team win the final championship.