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Pacers backcourt depth is crucial: Substitutes are ready for the game

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In the NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91, tied the total score of the series to 3-3, and both sides returned to the same starting line. Since then, the Pacers' backcourt core, Terrys Halliburton, was interviewed by the media, emphasizing that the depth of the team's lineup is crucial to success.

Halilburton said: "We have always emphasized the importance of the substitute lineup throughout the season. TJ McConnell and Obie Toppin are the 'snake heads' on the bench, and there are other players like Ben Shepard, Benedict Mathering, Thomas Bryant, Tony Bradley, etc. Our players are ready to contribute to the team, which is the charm of the playoffs."

He continued: "The stalemate is the total The finals depend on rebounding, turnover control and physical confrontation. Whoever performs better in these aspects will win the game. We must work hard to control the factors that can be controlled, especially the level of our efforts. In the critical G7, this will be crucial. "

So far, Halliburton has made 22 appearances in the playoffs, averaging 34.8 minutes per game, averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 9 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.7 blocks, shooting 46.1%, 32.9% of three-pointers and 82.8% of free throws. In G6, even if he was injured, he performed at a high competitive level, scoring 14 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists and 2 steals. Halliburton's performance will be the key to the Pacers' battle for the championship in the next G7. Looking forward to his success!

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