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Alexander sets an embarrassing record, Thunder coach is obsessed with it! Halliburton shows up, famous speakers look down on Thunder

2:11pm, 13 June 2025【Basketball】

The Pacers played against the Thunder at home on June 12. At the end of the game, the Pacers successfully defeated the Thunder 116-107. Although this game was played at the Pacers' home court, after watching the Thunder's performance in the G2 game, the Pacers were undoubtedly the more underestimated side, not to mention that after the game, the Pacers were in trouble, so the Pacers were even more depressed. However, when the Pacers gradually replaced McConnell and others with substitutes, the Pacers slowly began to take shape in the game. Although Jewish, Dort, Alexander and others responded later, Halliburton did not respond, McConnell and Mathering continued to play the role of surprises. With the performance of Siakam and Nesmith, the Pacers finally won the game without any danger.

Alexander not only played in a sluggish game, but also set an embarrassing record in this game. In this game, Alexander scored 9 of 20 shots and scored 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 turnovers. Statistics show that Alexander made 6 mistakes in this game, which is the highest number of single-game mistakes in his personal career playoffs. Originally, Alexander's offensive performance in this game was questioned by many people. Now when Alexander made so many mistakes in the game, Alexander undoubtedly received more criticism. After all, when the Thunder needed Alexander to stand up, Alexander did not do such a thing at all.

Of course, not to mention that Alexander was questioned, Thunder coach Dagnot was really stubborn. In fact, the Thunder's double tower lineup had the advantage in this round of series. Unfortunately, in the G1 game, Dagnot made the Pacers' reversal because of using a small lineup. When Dagnot reused the double tower lineup of Homgren and Harten in the G2 game, the Thunder could have the advantage in the game. But when many people thought that Dagnot would continue to give the double tower lineup more playing time, Dagnot did not do such a thing. Just like today's game, the Pacers completely recovered in the Thunder's inside line. At this time, the Pacers' inside line was not as disadvantaged. Even in the fourth quarter, Turner successfully restricted Homgren's performance, so Dagnot must be held responsible for the Thunder's loss.

As for Halliburton, he also showed up directly after the game. In an interview with reporters after the game, Halliburton answered criticisms about the low scores of him: Most of the time, I don’t care about the so-called commentators at all. What basketball do they know about? Whatever they like, we reached the NBA Finals and we still have two wins to win the championship. It can be seen that Halliburton really doesn't care about other people's evaluation of him. At the same time, as Halliburton said, the Pacers are only 2 games left to compete for the championship. The reason why the Pacers can do this is not only related to Halliburton's final victory in the G1 game, but Halliburton also performed an explosive performance in today's game, so Halliburton really shouldn't continue to be questioned. After this game, NBA legend Charles Barkley predicted the trend of the finals on the show. He was not optimistic about the Thunder's winning the championship and said: I feel that the Thunder will win one of the next two games, otherwise they will not be able to win this series and will end it directly. Although the Thunder has been favored in this round of series, and even in the eyes of many people, the Thunder will win the championship with a score of 4-0 or 4-1, but until now the series is played, the Thunder is lagging behind the Pacers 1-2, and the next game will be played at the Pacers at home, so the Thunder is forced to a desperate situation. After all, if the Thunder really returns to their home court with a 1-3 disadvantage, the suspense of this round of series may really be small, so the Thunder cannot be missed in the G4 game.

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