The backcourt core is in moderation due to injury, so the Pacers substitute point guard needs to take on more responsibilities?

In the previous NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers, who returned to their home court, easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91. After this game, the Pacers tied the total score of the series to 3-3, and both sides returned to the same starting line again. Next, both sides will return to Oklahoma City and have a brutal tiebreak battle, which will also determine the final ownership of the championship this season.

In this game, substitute point guard TJ McConnell still maintained a stable state during the playoffs. McConnell played 24 minutes and 08 seconds in the whole game, made 6 of 12 shots and 0 of 2 free throws, and scored comprehensive data of 12 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. He also had 3 turnovers and 2 fouls, and the plus and negative value also reached +10. McConnell's performance on the offensive end is still quite stable, his offensive efficiency can still be maintained at a high level, and he can also score a lot of points in various ways, and his role in the team is still very outstanding. McConnell still has good passing and organizational skills, and the pressure he puts on the opponent's ball holder on the defensive end is also worthy of recognition. McConnell also once again performed well in both offense and defense. He also helped the team's second team stabilize the situation, which is also a key factor in the team's ability to win this game and resurrect.

In the NBA regular season this season, McConnell made a total of 79 appearances in 82 games, averaging 17.9 minutes per game, averaging 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers and 1 foul. His shooting percentage was 51.9%, three-point shooting percentage was 30.6%, and free throw shooting percentage was 74%. In the playoffs, McConnell averaged 17 minutes in his first 22 games, with averaging 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.9 steals, 1.7 turnovers and 1.1 fouls, shooting percentage of 53.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 42.1%, and free throw shooting percentage of 81.5%.

McConnell's performance during the playoffs has always been very outstanding. His shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage have been significantly improved on the basis of the regular season. His performance in passing and organizing offense is also worthy of recognition. His performance on the defensive end is also quite outstanding. McConnell's playing time is actually not particularly stable, and it has even declined to a certain extent than the regular season stage. It is definitely not easy to be able to perform like this under such circumstances. At present, the team's starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton, whose condition is not particularly ideal due to injury. In the next life-and-death battle in the G7, McConnell also needs to take on more responsibilities.