Could the Pacers’ Bold Strategy Against the Thunder Rewrite NBA Finals History?
Haliburton also took a page out of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playbook and rejected screens when he felt defenders preparing for them too early. He got to his floater multiple times by exploiting an overeager defender.
The Pacers’ screen variance was so good they caught guard Alex Caruso – possibly the best screen navigator in the league – by surprise on multiple possessions. Haliburton got enough breathing room to work with and had his best game of the series.
Indiana will need to constantly adjust to keep OKC on its heels, but it’s uniquely equipped to do so.
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