The scoring ability is indeed excellent, but the Pacers substitute center is indeed very bad on the defensive end.

In a previous NBA Finals G1 game, the Indiana Pacers completed a comeback in the final quarter 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, the Pacers took the lead in the series, leading the opponent 1-0 with a total score, and gaining a psychological advantage.

In this game, the Pacers' substitute center Thomas Bryant's performance was still unsatisfactory. Bryant played 8 minutes and 07 seconds in the game, made 2 of 2 shots, 1 of 1 from outside the three-point line, scored 5 points, and had 3 fouls, with a plus-negative value of -9. Bryant seized the opportunity on the offensive end and got some points, and he also hit a key three-pointer, but the problem is that his performance on the defensive end is indeed too poor, his personal defensive ability is indeed a bit bad, and his opponent has made full use of his disadvantages on the defensive end and has done a lot of work. The plus or negative value of -9 can also prove that Bryant's situation on the court is a bit unsatisfactory, and the opponent also took the opportunity to catch up with the score. Although his defensive ability is limited, Bryant should have had a higher concentration on the defensive end and he should have done better.

In the NBA regular season this season, Bryant played 66 times for the Miami Heat and Pacers, averaging 14.6 minutes per game, with averaging 6.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks, and 0.5 turnovers and 1.2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 50.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 32.4%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 85.9%. In the playoffs, Bryant made a total of 15 appearances in the first 17 games, averaging 9.5 minutes, averaging 3.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.3 blocks. He also had 0.5 turnovers and 1.4 fouls. His shooting percentage was 51.7%, three-point shooting percentage was 57.1%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 90%.

Bryant's scoring ability is indeed quite outstanding. Even in the playoffs with increased intensity, even when playing time is extremely unstable, he can play his value on the offensive end. His offensive efficiency and three-point shooting percentage are excellent. However, his performance on the defensive end is indeed a bit too bad, and it can be said that he is completely unable to reach a basic level. If Bryant's defensive ability and defensive effect are not improved in the next game, maybe the Pacers should also consider getting him back on the bench and moving him out of the rotation.