The G5 of the Eastern Conference Finals is suspected to be "released"? Don t accidentally play with fire and burn yourself?

In the previous NBA Eastern Conference Finals G5, the New York Knicks, who played at home, defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94, completing the Jedi victory. Next, both sides will return to the Indianapolis series G6 game. The Pacers still hold the match point, while the Knicks are still facing a back-to-back battle.

In this game, the Pacers' starting point guard Tyrese Haliburton's performance was shocking. Halliburton played 31 minutes and 34 seconds in the whole game, made 2 of 7 shots, 0 of 2 from outside the three-point line, and 4 of 5 free throws. He only scored 8 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He also made a foul, and the plus-negative value was also low to -23. Halliburton has no desire on the offensive end, his shots are very limited, and he has not shown his due scoring ability. Not only that, as the team's backcourt core, his performance in passing and independent offense is also very poor, and his effect on the court is also very poor. Halliburton's performance on the defensive end is also very worrying, and his defensive contribution is also a serious lack of level. Halliburton's effect on the court was not ideal and he did not show the strength that core players should have at all. This is also an important factor in the team's defeat.

In the NBA regular season this season, Halliburton made a total of 73 appearances in 82 games, averaging 33.6 minutes per game, averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 1.3 fouls, shooting percentage of 47.3%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.8%, and free throw shooting percentage of 85.1%. In the playoffs, Halliburton has made a total of 14 appearances so far, averaging 35 minutes of playing time, averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.7 blocks, and 1.8 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. He shot 46.1%, three-point shooting percentage 33%, and free throw shooting percentage 80%.

Halliburton's overall performance during the playoffs was actually a bit unstable. His offensive efficiency was fluctuating and could not be maintained at a high level, and his scoring ability could only be considered a sloppy. Halliburton himself is not a reliable defender, and he is equally unable to take on more responsibilities in this regard. On the one hand, the Pacers and Halliburton may be suspected of "releasing the water" in this game. They may indeed want to return to home court and win the series, but on the other hand, "releasing the water" at such a critical moment, maybe they will end up ruining themselves. We can also continue to see if Halliburton can adjust his state and perform at the dominant level in the next G6. If he continues in this state in the next game, it will be completely a play with fire and self-immolation.