Pacers backcourt core: We did not continue the fast pace, I need to take responsibility for this

In the previous NBA Finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers who played at home 111-104, tied the total score of the series to 2-2, and both sides also returned to the same starting line. After this game, the Pacers' backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton was interviewed by reporters, and he also talked about the team's offensive stagnation in the fourth quarter of the game.

In response to this, Halliburton said: I need to assume this responsibility, and in G5, I must do better. In the last game, I performed better in maintaining the rhythm, especially in the fourth quarter, when I was able to quickly advance after grabbing the backcourt rebounds, and we were able to score a lot of points in this way. But in this game, we failed to continue this fast pace after successful defense. In the fourth quarter of the game, we were in too many foul troubles, we were always forced to play baseline balls and we lost the opportunity to play random basketball. I will carefully study the video of the competition and find out what our problem is. The most important thing is that we must ensure that the team can play faster and smoother in the final quarter. As a point guard, this is also a responsibility I need to take.

So far in the playoffs, Halliburton has played 20 games for the team, averaging 35.4 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 9.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks, and 2.4 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. His shooting percentage is 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage is 33.3%, and free throw shooting percentage is 81.4%. In the series G4, Halliburton made 7 of 15 shots, 1 of 7 from outside the three-point line and 3 of 3 free throws, scored 18 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals in the game time of 36 minutes and 27 seconds. He also had 5 turnovers and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of +1.

Halliburton's overall performance during the playoffs can only be considered sloppy and not particularly outstanding. With his playing time increasing compared to the regular season, his statistics have not changed much. Halliburton did save the team many times through a winning streak, but as the backcourt core of the team with a maximum salary contract, he did not fully perform his due level during regular games, or he was fully capable of doing better. Halliburton did not do very well in the series G4 in individual scoring, outside shooting, organization and tandem, and turnover control. In the next battle of G5 Tianwang Mountain, can Halliburton do better? Can he lead the team to this crucial victory?