Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 'Sick Defense' OKC vs 'Home Court' Indiana
Game 3 of the NBA Finals, 'Sick Defense' OKC vs 'Home Court' Indiana
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Oklahoma City took the second game and took revenge. So the series went from one win to one.
Oklahoma City washed away the pain of losing the first game. In the second game, the team showed even more perfect attack and defense, overwhelming Indiana. Indiana also struggled hard by playing 10-0 scoring runs in the second quarter, but Oklahoma City was stronger.
Now, the game is about to move on to the third round. Who is the team that will take one step closer to winning the final? "Neva Whatba" prepared the preview for the third round of the NBA Finals on June 12 (Korea time). Enjoy the final with the match points selected by "Neva Whatba Whatba?" (Record is as of June 11)
GAME 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (1) 1-1 vs Indiana Pacers (4) 1-1-1
Thursday, June 12th, 9:30 a.m
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
▶ Match point 1. OKC wins by 16 points, SGA for the vanguard
Oklahoma City doesn't seem to have two failures. They have been stronger since losing in this playoffs. After the loss, the team posted 5-0 record and +19.6 profit margin. In the second game held on Sunday, the team showed off its performance once again. Oklahoma City suffered a disappointing loss by one point (110-111) in the first game on Sunday, but secured a 16-point win, 123-107, in the second game to balance the series.
In the first round, the team suffered from poor field-fighting success rate (39.5 percent), but in the second round, Oklahoma City players showed better overall shooting sense. Shay Gilders-Alexander displayed aggressive attacks using his teammates' screens. Despite scoring 38 points in the first round, the team was overshadowed by the loss, but in the second round, the team completely shook off such disappointment. By displaying a matchup with Tyreece Haliburton through the screen, he took the lead in dampening the opponent's spirit. He garnered 34 points through aggressive rim attacks, accurate jump shots, and induction of free throws (12).
▶ Match Point 2. Indiana's 'Team Basketball' Struggles With OKC
Oklahoma City also defeated Indiana in defense. Gilders-Alexander (four steals) and Cason Wallace (two steals) strongly pressured the opponent team. Individual defense was not everything. The entire team showed organic defense, completely blocking the opponent team's chances. Big man Chet Holmgren added a 15-point, one-block shot on the day, showing off his mobility in defense. He also overcame his slump in the first round (six points). Then, Indiana's team field goal success rate (45.1 percent) and three-point shooting rate (35 percent) fell compared to the first round.
Indiana's offense based on spacing and high energy levels didn't work at all. This is the biggest reason for the team's defeat in the second round. No player in the Indiana team scored more than 20 points in the second round after the first round. Siakam (19 points) in the first round and Halliburton (17 points) in the second round were the top scorers.
In particular, Halliburton showed a regretful scene of committing backcourt biases even though there was plenty of space during the game. As such, it was a part that shows that Halliburton is currently burdened by Caruso and other defenders.
On the same day, Indiana utilized its rotation as many as 10 players who played for more than 10 minutes, but it did not have much fun. In the end, the miracle of the first round was not repeated, and the team lost the second round. In the third round, which will be held at home, the team can expect to win only when the ace pitchers' explosive power and the bench members' energy levels are combined.
▶ Match Point 3. Who is the leading candidate for Final MVP?
In the midst of the final, interest in the "Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP" is also rising. According to the ranking released by NBA.com on the 11th, Gilzer-Alexander topped the list.
Gilders-Alexander (36 points, 5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists) has displayed overwhelming performances in both impact and record. His 72 points in the first and second games is the highest among the players who made their final debut. * He boasts stable ball and defense performance that he can hardly believe is his first final performance. He recorded 3.5 steals per game as a bonus. Will he be able to create an honorable season where he wins both the season MVP and the final MVP at the same time.
*Alan Iverson (2001) scored 71 points.
In second place was Indiana's "commander" Halliburton. Halliburton is the one who led the game to victory with a buzzer-beater winning shot in the first game. This series record is 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6 assists. If Halliburton, who is stronger in the second half than in the first half, shows a decisive performance in the third game, the ranking could fluctuate.
Alex Caruso, who leads Oklahoma City's strong and sticky defense, came in third. His major record was 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals. He contributed the most to elevating his team's energy level even though he played both games off the bench. This is why he was selected as an important player in both games (28 minutes and 27 minutes). In particular, he scored 20 points in the second game by scoring four 3-pointers (eight attempts). As a result, Caruso, a "special six-man," is constantly being praised in the U.S.
In the end, Game 3 will be the biggest watershed of this series. In addition, the performance of Game 3 will likely reveal the outline of the final MVP competition. 안전놀이터 The match will also be attended by Indiana fans, who are playing their first final home game in 25 years. This is why I am even more curious about the third match between the two teams.