Siakam showed his super strength in three rounds this season!

G2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers defeated the Knicks again away with a score of 114-109, continuing their dark horse path.

Although the plot of this game is not as terrifying as G1, the showdown between the two teams is still in a stalemate. The contest between the Pacers and the Knicks seemed to be a fierce wrestling match, with both sides fighting tightly and not giving in to each other. In the crucial fourth quarter, the Pacers twice expanded the gap to a level that was enough to determine the outcome of the game, but the Knicks always chased back tenaciously. In the last half minute of the game, Brunson failed to hit a continuous three-point attempt, while the Pacers made a steadily shot at the free throw line, and the Knicks finally lost at home. Coach

Coach Carlisle continued to show his outstanding coaching ability in this game. He was like a conductor, flexibly mobilizing players on the court. He once again adopted a 10-11 rotation strategy to ensure that every player has the opportunity to play. This strategy has a significant effect. The Pacers eventually scored 6 players in double digits, with the team assisting as high as 26 times. In contrast, the Knicks' coach Thibodeau seems much more conservative. He insists on a 7-8 player rotation, resulting in only 4 players scoring double-digit points and only 18 assists. The huge difference between the two coaches in tactical arrangement and personnel use has also become a major highlight of this game. Judging from the results of these two games, Carlisle's coaching ability undoubtedly has the upper hand.

In terms of players, Siakam became the key to winning for the Pacers. He played well in this game, like an omnipotent fighter. In the whole game, he played for 33 minutes, shooting percentage as high as 65.2%, of which his three-point shooting percentage reached 60%. He scored 39 points alone, plus 5 rebounds and 3 assists, with a plus-negative value of up to +16, second only to teammate Turner.

In the first quarter of the game, Siakam showed his hot touch. He made 6 goals in 9 shots in a single quarter and efficiently scored 16 points. Whether it is a three-pointer, mid-range shooting or strong attack under the basket, he seems to be at ease. At the end of the third quarter, he had already scored 32 points, becoming a key figure in the Pacers being able to keep a close eye on the score.

Although Siakam's feel has declined in the fourth quarter, he still helped the team establish a leading position with his outstanding performance. Turner stood up in this quarter, and he scored 13 points in a single quarter, becoming an important scoring point for the team. However, Siakam's performance is still not to be ignored. He scored 7 points in a single quarter and helped the team build a lead twice.

Siakam's strong performance is not only reflected in this game. He has maintained a great performance throughout the season. In the regular season, he averaged 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 51.9%, 38.9% and 73.4% respectively in the three games. His true shooting percentage also reached 59.9%, making him the team's highest scorer. When he was on the court, the Pacers' defense became more stable, conceding only 108.9 points in a hundred rounds, and surpassing the opponent by 5.5 points. When he was not on the court, the team's defense dropped significantly, with 116.0 points in a hundred rounds losing points, net loss of 4.1 points.

In the playoffs, Siakam performed even better. He averaged 20.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game, shooting as high as 55.1% from the field and shooting an astonishing 43.9% from three-pointers. His real hit rate also increased to 61.7%. Among the Pacers, a team that is a soldier, Siakam is the only player to average more than 20 points per game. He has scored double-digit points in many consecutive games and has stood up many times at critical moments to help the team win.

Siakam's outstanding performance also made him a leader in the Pacers' history. Having joined the Pacers for just two seasons (not over this year yet), he has scored 35+ points in the playoffs. In the Pacers' playoff history, there are only 11 times from Reggie Miller and 4 times from Paul George. Such a performance undoubtedly made the Pacers management and fans very satisfied and proud.

Recalling the deal last January, the Pacers took Siakam from the Raptors with Bruce Brown, Walla and three first-round picks (two of them were 2024 draft picks). At that time, the deal caused a lot of controversy and doubts. However, now it seems that the Pacers are undoubtedly the biggest winner in this deal. They not only got a superstar, but also laid a solid foundation for the team's future development. Siakam also used his performance to repay the team's trust and support.

The Pacers have now won two consecutive victories in the division finals and have the initiative to advance to the finals. One very favorable figure for the Pacers is that no team in the history of the division finals has completed a reversal while falling 0-2 at home. This means that the Pacers have stepped into the finals with one foot. Of course, the game is not over yet and the suspense still exists. After all, the Pacers have only won 8 points in the past two games, and the G1 has been trailing by nearly 20 points. But we can’t ignore the strength and potential of the Pacers in any case. They have a great coaching team and player roster and superstars like Siakam. They are fully capable of continuing to play well in the next game and ultimately winning the championship.