Pacers forward star: So many mistakes can save the game suspense, this is a positive signal

In a previous NBA Finals G1 game, the Indiana Pacers completed a comeback in the final quarter with a bad situation and narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder who played at home with a quasi-final win of the backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton. After this game, Pacers' forward star Pascal Siakam was interviewed by reporters, and he also talked about the team's mistakes in the interview.

In response to this, Siakam said: Obviously, when we make so many mistakes, we usually fall behind by more than 20 points, but this time, we can still maintain the suspense of the game, which is a positive signal for us. Faced with such a powerful opponent, especially in our fast-paced game style, it is indeed very difficult to control the mistakes. We are very clear that as long as we can keep the score within a catch-up range, stick to the game plan we are used to, and reduce our mistakes, we have a chance to complete a comeback. We know what level we need to play on the offensive end, and what we need to do and how we need to play. Therefore, we have to find a way to do better in the next game. We still have a lot of work to do and we have to go back and continue to improve.

Siakam has always maintained a high level in the playoffs. In the first 17 playoff games, he averaged 33.6 minutes per game, with 20.9 points, 6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1 steal and 0.5 blocks, and 1.1 turnover and 2.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 53.3%, three-point shooting percentage was 46.4%, and free throw shooting percentage was 66.7%. In the finals, Siakam made 7 of 15 shots, 1 of 2 from outside the three-point line and 4 of 6 free throws, scored 19 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block in the finals, and also had 1 turnover and 1 foul, with a plus-negative value of -10.

Siakam performed very well in the playoffs. He also played a very outstanding role in the previous Eastern Conference Finals. His outstanding performance is also a key factor in the team's ability to enter the finals. He also won the honor of the Eastern Conference Finals FMVP with his performance. In the finals, Siakam was still able to maintain sufficient competitiveness in G1 while facing opponents' high-intensity defense. In the next game, Siakam also needs to continue to maintain this feel and condition. As the mainstay of the team, he also needs to cause some trouble for his opponents through his scoring ability. Can he do this?