Lead 2-1! Pacers only win 1 away from the match point, Matherin has 20+ games in 3 consecutive games, Thunder G4 may change the formation

The Pacers are only one victory away from the finals! They defeated the Thunder 116-107 and led 2-1 with a big score, and could advance if they win another game. In this game, Matherin continued his hot state, scoring 20+ in three consecutive games, becoming the most stable scoring point on the Pacers' bench. In order to avoid being eliminated, the Thunder will likely adjust the starting lineup, and a fierce battle is inevitable.

Matherin's outbreak became the key to the Pacers' victory. He scored 23 points, 25 points and 27 points in the past three games, with an average shooting percentage of up to 68%, making him the most dazzling substitute player to date in the playoffs. More importantly, his scoring ability in the final quarter left the Thunder's defense helpless, and his performance of scoring 10 points in the last quarter of this game directly killed the game. Halliburton continued to play his full play, with a quasi-triple double-digit data of 22 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists demonstrating its core value.

For the Thunder, although Alexander scored 25 points, the team's overall mistakes were too many, and the loss was the cause. They made 18 mistakes in this game, giving the Pacers 24 points directly. According to US media reports, the Thunder coaching staff is considering a G4 change, which may raise Pokushevsky to the start and increase the inside height to limit the Pacers' breakthrough. The Pacers need to maintain substitute firepower, especially Matherin's continuous output, which will become the key to their impact on the match point.