Mathurin: Don t be immersed in dreams while chasing the championship

In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a brilliant victory. In this game, the defender Mathurin, who came on as a substitute, became the focus of the game, scoring 27 points and shooting as high as 9/12. The 22-year-old young player once again proved his strength and became a key figure in the team.

Mathurin's outstanding performance not only helped the Pacers achieve a key victory, but also made his personal performance in the playoffs even more eye-catching. His efficient scoring and calm performance at critical moments have allowed fans to see the potential of the future star.

Dreams and Reality: Mathurin's Mindset

Although Mathurin performed well in the competition, he said that he did not want to "intoxicate with his dreams." He said in an interview after the game: "Although all this is like a dream to me now, I don't want to live in this dream. I want to live in the present and make sure that this dream has a good ending, that is, to win the next game and eventually win the championship."

This mentality is crucial to any athlete. Mathurin knew very well that only by focusing on the tasks in front of him could he truly achieve his goals. His pragmatic attitude not only made him more focused on the field, but also made his teammates trust him more.

Draw strength from injuries

Last year, Mathurin missed the entire playoffs due to a laceration on his shoulder. However, this experience did not depress him, but instead became a valuable learning opportunity. He said: "Although I couldn't play last year, I learned a lot. Sitting on the bench to observe the game and listening to the coaches' explanations have benefited a lot. Although it was an unfortunate experience, I was also prepared for this year's game."

It is this spirit of drawing strength from setbacks that has made Mathurin perform better in this year's playoffs. Every breakthrough and every shot he made was full of confidence and determination.

Indiana's basketball culture

Indiana has a deep basketball culture heritage, and the fans here are full of enthusiasm for basketball. The arrival of Mathurin undoubtedly brought new vitality to the city. Not only did he perform well on the court, he also deeply felt the strong basketball atmosphere here. He said: "Indiana is a basketball state, and this is the first time I have truly felt this. The fans here are very supportive, and their enthusiasm has given me a lot of motivation."

Mathurin's performance not only won the love of fans, but also reflects the inheritance of Indiana's basketball culture. Every effort he made was adding glory to the city.

Looking forward

Currently, the Pacers lead the Thunder 2-1 in the finals. The next fourth game will be played on Friday and if the Pacers can continue that momentum, they are expected to gain a bigger advantage in the series. For Mathulin, no matter what the result is, he has proved his value and is full of infinite possibilities on the road to the future.

Mathurin's story tells us that success lies not only in talent and hard work, but also in a correct mentality and perseverance. I believe that in the near future, he will shine even more dazzling on the NBA stage.