Thunder G4 reverses Pacers tied 2-2, Alexander scored 15 points in the final quarter + Caruso made history

The G4 of the NBA Finals on June 14 really filled the suspense. The Thunder challenged the Pacers away. They played the first time in this round of series. They started the double towers. They thought it was a way of playing for stability, but in the first three quarters, they were completely beaten by the Pacers. Look at the Pacers' three-pointer rain, and the fast break conversion is like a motor, with the rhythm tightly in their hands. When they were leading at most twice-digit numbers in the third quarter, the fans on the scene almost lifted the roof, and felt that the championship game point was within reach. But who would have thought that in the fourth quarter, it was like pressing the pause button, making 0 of 8 shots from outside the three-point line, and scored 1 point with a free throw in the last three minutes. This touch was so cold that it could freeze the entire court. On the other hand, Alexander really opened up the MVP and the scoring champion's aura. He made 3 of 6 shots in the last quarter, scored 15 points in 8 free throws, and he scored 11 points in the team's last 12 points. Those balls were like GPS. At the critical moment, he could stuff the ball into the basket and drag the team back from the edge of the cliff. He won the game 111-104, and the total score tied 2-2.

To talk about the Pacers' ball, it really corresponds to the saying "The cooked duck flew." The first three quarters were smooth sailing, and Xika played so versatile. She made 6 of 15 shots and scored 20 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 1 block. But in the fourth quarter, it was like a different person. She took action in the whole game and had not made it yet. I don’t know whether it was the tactical arrangement or the cold touch he felt, and watched the team be overtaken. Halliburton was even more uncomfortable. The Thunder's defense was sticking to him like a candy. Many balls were forced to throw three-pointers for a long time, and they were directly intercepted. They scored 18 points in 7 of 15 shots and 1 of 7 three-pointers. This efficiency is far worse than the first three quarters. The substitute scored a very efficient offense, scoring 17 points on 7 of 12 shots, but his net loss on the team was -15 at the lowest in the game. This data looks really heartbreaking. The offense is good but the defensive end is colander. The coach is probably so anxious that he stomped his feet on the sidelines.

Thunder was actually quite frustrated in the first three quarters and was always being beaten, but fortunately someone stood up in the last quarter. Needless to say, Alexander had 35 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block, and made all free throws. His performance of 15 points in the last quarter was what the leader should be. Jewe was also very powerful, scoring 27 points from 8 of 18 shots. As the second ball holder, he not only shared the offensive pressure, but also did not be vague on the defensive end, with 7 rebounds and 3 assists, and played quite comprehensively. The effect of the two towers in this game was revealed. In the fourth quarter, the rebounds made the Pacers lose their temper in the inside. They had 14 points and 15 rebounds in the game, suppressing Miles Turner ruthlessly at both ends of the offense and defense, especially 2 shots and 6 rebounds in 2 of 2 shots in the last quarter. This efficiency is simply the clarion call for the team's counterattack.

The most surprising thing is Caruso. This guy's appearance as a substitute is simply the Thunder's stabilization needle. He scored 11 points and 4 steals in the first half. If he hadn't fought like crazy on both ends of the offense and defense, the game would have been ruined by the Pacers. 7 of 9 shots in the game scored 20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 steals and 1 block, with a positive and negative value + 14 highest in the game. This data is placed on the bench in the finals, which is simply a dimensional reduction blow. What's even more awesome is that he has only 19 points in a single game in the regular season this season, but he has 20+ twice in the finals, becoming the first player in NBA's 79 history to reach 20+ games in 20+ games in the finals but has 0 regular season games. He is also the first substitute with 20 points + 5 steals in a single game in the finals, with a shooting percentage of over 75%. This performance is simply a "finals limited skin". Compared with the classic match between Morris Chicks, Caruso's puzzle attributes are becoming more and more critical.

There is now a 2-2 draw in this series, which is really suspense. Is the Pacers collectively silenced in the final quarter a mentality collapsed or a tactical mistake? Xika hardly takes action in the fourth quarter. Is the coaching staff responsible? The Thunder's Tactics debut was effective. Did Caruso find the winning password when the substitute broke out? Can Alexander, a dominant force at a critical moment, lead the team to win the championship? In the next game, the Pacers will definitely have to adjust their offensive strategy in the final quarter, and the Thunder will also have to think about how to maintain substitute firepower. The more they play in the finals, it is hard to say who can laugh to the end.