The state of both offense and defense has declined! Do the Pacers inside pillars need to have more outstanding performance?

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. Next, both sides will return to Oklahoma City to prepare for the Battle of the King of Kings in the Series G5, which may also greatly affect the final trend of the series.

In this game, the Pacers' starting center Myles Turner's performance was obviously unsatisfactory. Turner played 30 minutes and 28 seconds in the game, made 3 of 10 shots, 0 of 6 from outside the three-point line, and 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and had 1 turnover and 5 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -6. Turner actually did not have a good effect on both offense and defense. His efficiency on the offense was a mess, his scoring ability was not fully demonstrated, and his performance in passing and supporting was also relatively average. On the defensive end, Turner's performance in rebound protection is still not ideal. His ability to protect the frame has not been fully demonstrated, and he has also made a lot of fouls. Turner's performance on both offense and defense was not ideal, and he did not show his value, which also led to the team's final defeat to a certain extent.

In the NBA regular season this season, Turner played 72 games in 82 games, averaging 30.2 minutes per game, averaging 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals and 2 blocks, and 1.7 turnovers and 2.5 fouls, shooting percentage of 48.1%, three-point shooting percentage of 39.6%, and free throw shooting percentage of 77.3%. In the playoffs, Turner averaged 30 minutes of playing time in the first 20 games, with averaging 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals and 2.2 blocks, and 1.8 turnovers and 3 fouls. He shot 49.8%, three-point shooting percentage 35.4%, and free throw shooting percentage 79.5%.

Turner's overall performance during the playoffs was quite good. His offensive efficiency remained at a high level. His performance outside the three-point line is also worthy of recognition. He also has good frame protection and interior defense ability on the defensive end. However, it seems that in the finals, Turner's performance on the court also declined. Turner's offensive effect was not ideal, and his feel and stability outside the three-point line also fluctuated. He seemed not to be able to maintain sufficient stability at all times on the defensive end. Turner is the team's inside pillar, and his performance on the court will also be largely related to the team's competitiveness. If Turner cannot play a more critical role, the Pacers will also encounter some trouble in the coming time.