Finals G3 outpost! Halliburton ordered, Carlisle made a tough request, Turner accepted it calmly

In the final match between the Pacers and the Thunder, the two sides have tied 1-1. Although the score seems to be flat, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Thunder showed stronger strength and control of the rhythm of the game in the game and was in a relatively advantageous position. If the Pacers want to reverse the situation in subsequent games, adjustments are imperative. So, before the third game of the finals arrives, what key points are the Pacers worth paying attention to? On the eve of G3 of the finals, the team's core Haliburton took the lead in making a statement. After the team suffered a second defeat, he solemnly conveyed his views to the whole team. Halliburton pointed out that in a long series, a loss is not entirely a bad thing. The key is to learn from the failure and analyze its own shortcomings in depth so that it can make timely improvements. It has to be said that Halliburton's point of view hits the nail on the head. Under the current situation, the Pacers must make targeted adjustments. After all, the Thunder has shown its tough game style and strength, and it is an indisputable fact that the Pacers are currently in a passive situation. At the same time, Carlisle also put forward relevant requirements for the team, and Turner also accepted this situation. They knew the severity of subsequent games and the urgency of making changes.

As the team's coach, Carlisle clearly puts forward relevant requirements for the team. He stressed that the team must firmly focus on the current and current tasks, and the key is to do their best to execute tactics better than their opponents. Carlisle spoke earnestly, but as far as the current situation is concerned, the Pacers' adjustable space is very limited. The team had certain advantages in rotation before, but since the Thunder completed the match, the Pacers have fallen into a passive situation, and the results of the two games clearly confirm this situation.

Turner performed well in this year's playoffs, scoring 16 points, 4 assists and 4 rebounds in the G2 game. It is worth noting that when talking about Alexander, Turner showed a pragmatic attitude and accepted the reality calmly. He said Alexander has remained hot in every game, and the team has recognized this. In fact, Turner's point of view is not without reason. Alexander is undoubtedly the core force of the Thunder. No matter what defensive environment he faces, he can contribute 30 points steadily.

data shows that Alexander has scored 30+ points in 13 single-game playoffs this season, a record that no one has ever been able to match since Antetokounmpo in 2021. Given that the finals have not yet ended, Alexander is expected to further set this record. For the Pacers, their defensive strategy should focus on how to effectively curb the performance of Alexander's teammates, rather than simply relying on completely limiting Alexander himself. The

G3 campaign is of decisive significance to the trend of the two sides' series. If the Pacers can win this game, the suspense of the series remains; otherwise, they will face an extremely passive situation. At present, the Pacers need to make wise choices on the defensive end, clarify the priority of defensive goals, and avoid being greedy for too much. Therefore, the next game is worth looking forward to, and the two sides will definitely have a fierce and exciting competition.