Pacers wing general Nesmith: Excellent defense but foul control needs to be improved

In the NBA Finals G7 match, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 103-91, successfully winning the first NBA championship in team history with a total score of 4-3. The team's backcourt core Shea Gilgers Alexander won the FMVP.

Although the Pacers lost the game, their starting wing Aaron Nesmith's performance is still commendable. During the 30 minutes and 27 seconds of playing time, Nesmith made only 1 of 5 shots and 1 of 3 shots from outside the three-point line, scoring 3 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocks. At the same time, he also made 1 turnover and 6 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +6. Although he failed to show his due scoring and shooting ability on the offensive end, Nesmith's contribution on the defensive end was very obvious, fully demonstrating his value as an excellent defender. He tried his best for the team, but the foul problem arose, which forced him to leave the court early. If you can do better in controlling fouls, Nesmith will undoubtedly bring more support to the team.

Looking back at the regular season this season, Nesmith was affected by an injury and finally made 45 appearances, averaging 24.9 minutes per game, handing out 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocks, and her overall performance was remarkable. The shooting percentage reached 50.7%, the three-point shooting percentage was 43.1%, and the free throw shooting percentage was as high as 91.2%. Entering the playoffs, Nesmith made 23 appearances, averaging 28.3 minutes per game. Not only did he increase his score to 12.7 points and rebounds to 5.7, but he also performed well in the rest of the data, especially his three-point shooting percentage soared to 49.2%.

Overall, Nesmith's performance in the playoffs was quite outstanding, with both offensive efficiency and three-point shooting percentage at a high level. He has a significant defensive influence on the game and is a typical 3D type player. However, his lack of control of fouls has made his average fouls per game, thus limiting his playing time. Looking ahead, if the Pacers can adjust their lineup appropriately and relieve Nesmith's defensive pressure, they still have the potential to be the top team in the league.