G3 Losing Curse + Two consecutive home losses? If the Pacers lose again at home, the series may be in a premature state!

In the first game of the finals, the Pacers completed the reversal with their performance at critical moments. The Pacers in the second game could not match the Thunder's defensive intensity. They were suppressed throughout the game and eventually lost 16 points. The Pacers will return to their home court to play the Thunder two games. You should know that the last time they played the Finals here dates back to more than 20 years ago.

Pacers: After the first game, they fell into a downturn. Their home debut became the key to the series. In the first game of the finals, they completed the reversal at a critical moment with team basketball and won a good start in the series. When facing the Thunder's rapid conversion and outside shooting again in the second game, the lineup exposed obvious shortcomings.

Although as many as seven players scored in double digits in the whole game, they lacked the scoring support of absolute core. Halliburton's highest score was only 17 points. You should know that two of the Thunder's substitutes scored more than 18 points. In addition, the all-round insider Turner, who has both offense and defense, failed to show his dominance, resulting in the team's offense and power outage at critical moments and eventually swallowed a 16-point defeat.

There are even more serious problems. The Pacers lost the first home game in the last two rounds of the series (losed 22 points to the Cavaliers and 6 points to the Knicks), or rather, they lost the third game in the three-round series. The Pacers need to learn from failure, quickly play at home, find their own offense and defense rhythm, and so on. If this battle still cannot match the Thunder's defensive strength (limiting Alexander's breakthrough kill) and improving rebound protection (net loss of 12 rebounds in the first game), it may be completely suppressed.

The Pacers' X-factor is Toppin and McConnell. The rhythm of their two players in the rotation lineup makes the Thunder uncomfortable. In the first game, Toppin scored 5 of 8 three-pointers and scored 17 points. McConnell's rhythm will also shake the Thunder's defense line. The total score of 20 points and 10 assists in the two games is extremely efficient.

Thunder: both offense and defense and have core output, take advantage of the victory and win and win another game?

The Thunder played top tactical execution in the second game: Alexander scored 34 points and 3 steals were added. Under his impact, Caruso (20 points) and Wiggins (18 points) also ushered in an explosion. Few teams can win the five-man scored in double-digit firepower. On the defensive end, targeted restrictions were imposed on key Pacers players (retracting the defense forced Halliburton to take inefficient shots from the outside) became the key to victory.

Because the Thunder has a stable offensive and defensive system, the Thunder can quickly enter the state even when they are away, and this adaptability has been proven in the first round. In the second game against the Pacers, the Thunder won through efficient rotation (only 28 minutes of starting), as well as excellent three-point firepower (38% shooting percentage). If this battle can continue its firepower again (Caruso + Wiggins scored another 40 points, it will become the X factor), Alexander's unsolved personal attack, the Thunder is expected to take advantage of the victory and pursue another goal.

duel and the winner

top card. Halliburton vs Alexander, Halliburton must make a breakthrough at the three-point line. Whether it is the number of shots or hits, Halliburton's shooting will have an impact on the Thunder's defense, otherwise, like the second game, the entire game will be hit by the Thunder.

Substitute firepower is in conflict. Flat + Mathering + McConnell vs Caruso and Wiggins. The possibility of being a "Shock" is the most likely. Matherin lacks experience and is difficult to break through the Thunder defense line. McConnell is stable and efficient, but he has no explosive power to score. Caruso's role in both offense and defense is second only to Alexander. In addition to the role of killing God of Three Points, Wiggins is also the guardian of rebounds.

rebounding battle. Turner + Siakam vs Homgren + Harten. In addition to protecting the penalty area, Turner also needs to limit the Thunder's attacking offensive rebounds (7 losses in the second game, including 4 offensive rebounds).

Forecast: After the Thunder scored back with a score of 16 points, the team's offensive and defensive system has become more mature. In addition, the Pacers' "loss curse" at home and they have never found a way to limit Alexander's offense. Therefore, the Thunder's chances of another goal will be greater.