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Playing the role of a surprise again! Can the Pacers forward continue to open fire in the G7?

In the last NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 at home, tied the total score of the series to 3-3, and returned to the same starting line again. Next, the two teams will head to Oklahoma City for a decisive tiebreak battle, which will ultimately determine the title of this season.

In this critical game, the Pacers' substitute forward Obi Topin performed particularly well. He played on the court for 23 minutes and 10 seconds, made 6 of 12 shots, 4 of 7 three-pointers and 4 of 6 free throws, and finally contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. He also had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +8. Toping demonstrated his comprehensive scoring ability and constantly tear apart the opponent's defense through various methods, making it difficult for the opponent to impose effective restrictions on him. At the same time, he also performed well on the defensive end and was able to use his athletic ability and flexibility to provide solid support to the team. Topin's contribution on both offense and defense has made him an important threat on the field, laying the foundation for the stability of the team's second team, and becoming a key factor in winning this life-and-death battle.

In the NBA regular season this season, Toppin participated in a total of 82 games, including 79 starts, averaged 19.6 minutes of playing time, handed in excellent data of 10.5 points, 4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 52.9%, a three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 78.1%. After entering the playoffs, although his playing time fluctuated to 19.1 minutes, he still maintained a stable output of 9.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 22 games, shooting 49.7% from the field, shooting 33.3% from three-pointers and shooting 69.4% from free throws.

Overall, Toppin's performance in the playoffs was quite outstanding. Although his playing time was not as stable as the regular season, he still showed good scoring ability and all-round quality. In some games, he has become a surprise player and has become an important driving force for the team's victory. As the G7 approaches, the Thunder's condition is expected to improve. Under such circumstances, can Topin continue his outstanding feel and help the team strive for the championship?

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