Halliburton 22+13 director reverses Mitchell scored 33 points but couldn t save his master, 3 facts and 3 controversies

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Halliburton got rid of the shadow of injury, contributed 22 points and 13 assists, and led the team to withstand the Cavaliers' counterattack in the final quarter; although Mitchell scored the highest 33 points in the game, the Cavaliers' offense was stagnant in the absence of Garland, and the defensive end was completely broken by the Pacers' fast attack and three-pointers.

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After this game, the Pacers continued the regular season suppression of the Cavaliers (3 wins and 1 loss), and the Cavaliers' "Eastern Overlord" halo is facing severe tests.

Detailed match process

First quarter: Pacers turned away, and after they tied with the Cavaliers at the beginning until 14, they climaxed 10-0 with the offensive and defensive conversions of Nesmith and Turner, establishing an 11-point advantage with 34-23. Cavaliers substitute point guard Jerome was ordered to be in danger, but it was difficult to stop the Pacers from blooming more points.

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quarter: The Cavaliers tried to narrow the score difference, but the Pacers substitutes McConnell and Mathering made consecutive breakthroughs, and the score difference remained at around 10 points. Before the end of the half, Mitchell scored 7 points in a row, and the Cavaliers were still behind 58-64.

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The third quarter: Mitchell scored 15 points in a single quarter and led the team to score 13-0 to overtake the score. At the critical moment, Halliburton connected Nembhad and Siakam to make three-pointers in a row, and the Pacers regained the lead 89-87.

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Last quarter: In the decisive moment, Halliburton showed his core value, first with a key three-pointer to stop the bleeding, then assisted Nembhard to hit two long shots in a row, and the Pacers made a 15-4 attack wave to lock in the victory. The Cavaliers scored 2 points with Mitchell's free throw in the last 3 minutes, and their offense and defense collapsed completely.

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Key player data

Pacers (1-0):

Halliburton: 22 points, 3 rebounds, 13 assists and 3 blocks, plus or negative value +18 (best game after leg injury, assists hit a career high in the playoffs)

Nembhard: 23 points, 6 assists (two three-pointers in the last quarter are priceless)

Siakum: 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists (mobley singles have a success rate of more than 60%)

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Cavaliers (0-1):

Mitchell: 33 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists (only 4 points in the final quarter, 2 of 8 three-pointers were inefficient)

Mobley: 20 points and 10 rebounds (defense loss against Siakam frequently occurred)

Jerome: 21 points and 8 assists (Garland's stand-in broke out, but mistakes in the key round ruined the hope of chasing points)

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Three facts:

1. Halliburton's recovery determines the direction of the series: Halliburton, who has escaped the trouble of hamstring injuries, reappears as a "assistant king". His 13 assists directly activate the Pacers' team firepower with 7 players scoring in double digits. If this state continues, the Cavaliers' defense line may be difficult to resist.

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2. The Cavaliers' defensive strategy completely failed: the Pacers' fast break scored 28 points (the first fast break team in the regular season league), and did not double-team against Halliburton's pick-and-roll. Mobley's tactic of defending Siakam alone was easily cracked by Carlisle.

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3. Garland's absence exposed the Cavaliers' deep shortcomings: Although Jerome contributed 21 points, his ability to handle the ball in the key round was insufficient. Mitchell was forced to take into account the organization, resulting in an overdraw in the last quarter. If the Cavaliers cannot welcome Garland back, they may be in a tough battle in the series.

Three controversies:

1, is the label of the Cavaliers "pseudo-strong team" confirmed again? Although the regular season 64 wins are unlimited, G1 has exposed fatal flaws such as excessive dependence on Mitchell and loose defensive system.

2, on the other hand, is Halliburton's "magic" just a flash in the pan? If the referee continues to acquiesce to his high-frequency pick-and-roll movement cover in the second game, should the Cavaliers appeal and put pressure on the league?

3, Should Mitchell take the blame for his invisibility in the final quarter?