Pacers swept the Knights to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals! The Youth Army s counterattack path adds another milestone

On May 14, the NBA playoffs ushered in a heavy showdown. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-105 away, eliminating their opponents 4-1 with a total score, and reached the Eastern Conference Finals again after many years. This game is not only a contest of talent and experience, but also a perfect interpretation of the rise of the Youth Army.

1. The key battle behind the score: offensive and defensive game sees the truth

The whole game can be called a textbook-style offensive and defensive tug-of-war. In the first quarter, the Pacers established a 12-point advantage with Halliburton's needle threading (31-19), but the Cavaliers counterattacked in the second quarter and recovered the 8-point gap in a single quarter. The real winner appeared in the third quarter: Siakam scored 10 points with a series of shots, Nesmith grabbed 7 rebounds and protected the frame in a single quarter, and the Pacers won 13 points in a single quarter and completely opened up the gap. Although Mitchell started the "Kill God Mode" in the last quarter, he scored 15 points, the Pacers always maintained double-digit suppression and finally won the victory steadily.

2. Double stars shine! Halliburton + Siakam dominates the arena

25-year-old point guard Halliburton showed super potential in this game. In addition to the all-round data of 31 points and 8 assists in the game, he also hit three-pointers continuously at critical moments to stop the bleeding. Its shooting percentage of up to 55% (5 three-pointers in 10) makes the Cavaliers lose their defense. In response to this is forward Siakam, the "Invisible Killer" who averages averaging quasi-double, contributes 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and completes multiple key dunks in the offense and defense transition, becoming a powerful tool to tear the Cavaliers' defense line. The two teamed up to get 52 points, which is a model of modern basketball dual-core combat.

3, the whole nation is a soldier! The bench has become a hidden killer weapon

Pacers show their team depth in this game is terrifying. Nembhard on the bench (18 points and 6 assists) has repeatedly stabilized the situation during the rotation period, and Nesmith's double-double data with 13 points and 13 rebounds demonstrates the dominance of the defensive end. Compared with the Cavaliers, when Mitchell scored 35 points, he was hard to find a helper (the teammate was only 24 points at the highest), the gap between the two sides was more than paper strength. Data shows that a total of 6 players in the Pacers scored in double digits in this game, while the Cavaliers only had 3 players, and the team basketball victory mode was clear at a glance.

4. Historical breakthrough! The Youth Army rewrites the team's fate. This victory is of great significance to the Pacers. Since the 2013-14 season, this team has once again stood on the peak stage of the Eastern Conference. With Halliburton (25 years old) and Siakam (29 years old) as the core, and with high-quality puzzles such as Turner and Nembhard, the average age of this lineup is less than 27 years old, but it has tempered its strong resilience in the playoffs. Eliminating the regular season swept their Cavaliers and completing a 0-4-adversary reversal, the group of young people are fighting back all doubts with their performance.

5. Preview of the Eastern Conference Finals: Youth Storm VS veteran strong team

As the Pacers advance, the opponent in the Eastern Conference Finals is about to emerge - the Knicks are currently leading the Celtics 3-1 and have great hope of becoming an opponent. If the "New York Gangster" breaks through, this will be the ultimate collision of two styles of basketball: the Pacers' fast-paced three-pointer + conversion offense VS Knicks' iron-blooded defense + inside strangle. No matter which team they play, the Pacers are ready to write a new legend. As coach Carlisle said after the game: "We are not here to run with us, we are creating history every step. "

From 0-4 to 4-1, from not being favored to advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, this civilian team proved with their passion and sweat that basketball has never been just a game for superstars. When the Halliburtons set off a youth storm and when the team's strength crushes individual heroism, we are witnessing the unveiling of a new era.