17-point defeat, where is the Pacers losing in this game? Four major defeats were exposed, the biggest "sinner" was found

In the fierce schedule of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, every game is like a war without gunpowder, and the G5 showdown on May 30, 2024 is full of drama and tension. The Indiana Pacers challenged the New York Knicks away. They were expected to further consolidate their advantage, but they lost with a huge gap of 94-111. The series score was tied to 2-3, and the balance of victory quietly tilted.

Failure 1: The offensive sluggishness is one of the key reasons for the Pacers' defeat in this game. All games, their shooting percentage was only 40.5%. The offense was deadlocked, and the players frequently made irons on the court, missed good opportunities to score many times, and the offensive tactics were difficult to effectively implement, and they could not tear open the Knicks' defensive defense line, making the team difficult to score.

Fault 2: The core player is in poor condition, which is undoubtedly a worse situation. As the team's offensive engine, Halliburton scored only 8 points and 6 assists in this game, with a shooting percentage as low as 28.6%. He was completely locked by the Knicks' defense, making it difficult to connect the team's offensive system and unable to lead teammates to score. Siakam also performed poorly, with only 15 points in the credit card, which greatly reduced its deterrence on the offensive end and failed to provide the team with sufficient firepower support.

Failure 3: The disadvantage in rebounding competition has left the Pacers passive. They were completely suppressed by the Knicks in this regard, allowing the opponent to get 45 rebounds, which allowed the Knicks to get a large number of second offensive opportunities. The Pacers not only doubled their defensive pressure, but their own offensive rhythm was also disrupted, and their offensive opportunities were greatly compressed.

Fault 4: Inadequate defense is also a major problem for the Pacers. They failed to impose effective restrictions on Knicks' core players Brunson and Towns. Brunson efficiently scored 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Towns also had an outstanding performance of 24 points and 13 rebounds. The two were in the Pacers' inside and outside, and they scored easily, and the Pacers' defense was useless. As the team's core point guard, Halliburton can be regarded as the biggest "sinner" of the team's defeat. His sluggish performance had a huge negative impact on the team's offensive organization, leaving the Pacers' offense in a state of chaos.

However, although this loss was a heavy blow, the Pacers still held the match point. In the next game, they need to quickly adjust their state, regain their offensive feel, optimize their offensive tactics, and improve their shooting percentage. On the defensive end, we must strengthen the control of the Knicks core players, do a good job in rebounding protection, and reduce mistakes. Only in this way can they have the opportunity to turn the tide in subsequent competitions and advance to the finals.