Eastern Conference G3 Preview: Knicks Consider Starting Lineup Change Haliburton Hit 3-0 Overall

At 8 a.m. Beijing time on May 26, the Eastern Conference Finals will continue, and the Pacers will face the Knicks at home to start Game 3 of the series. Currently, the Pacers lead the Knicks 2-0 on aggregate, and Haliburton is looking to lead the team to a match point.

Under the "all-in-one" tactical system, the Pacers are just two wins away from their first NBA Finals since 2000.

In the first game of the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers came back from a 14-point deficit with less than three minutes left in regulation time to beat the Knicks 138-135 in overtime. Haliburton and Nesmith were the stars of the Eastern Conference finals, with Haliburton scoring 31 points and 11 assists, and Nesmith scoring 30 points on 8-of-9 three-point shooting. In the second game of the Eastern Conference finals, the Pacers won another game 114-109, and Siakam scored 39 points to set a new personal playoff scoring record.

"I think what's special about our team is that we have different offensive weapons and we never get hung up on 'who's going to do what,'" Siakam said after the second game, "You just get into the game and whatever the game plays out and we're going to do it our way." It doesn't matter who scores. Thank you to my team-mates for finding me and making sure I stayed aggressive throughout the game. Achieving our goals will require all of us to work together. ”

If the Pacers continue to win Game 3, they will have a chance to end the series at home. But Pacers head coach Carlisle refused to discuss the topic ahead of time.

"You can't assume it's going to be easier to get back home, it's never been that way," Carlisle said, "and in the playoffs, it's going to be tougher with every step forward." The Knicks have an amazing fighting spirit. ”

The Knicks are now focused on turning the tables from a huge disadvantage. In the first two games, Brunson scored 43 and 36 points, respectively.

"I want to say to my teammates that obviously we have to keep fighting," Brunson said, "and it's going to take one day at a time, one game at a time." We can't look forward, we can't think about anything else at the moment except for the third game. ”

Brunson also dished out 11 assists in Game 2 but missed a three-pointer with 8.1 seconds left in the game that could have equalized the game. In addition, the Knicks' defense is riddled with holes. Towns played just 28 minutes as Siakam struggled defensively, which gave backup center Mitchell Robinson 29 minutes of playing time (six points, nine rebounds and three blocks).The New York reporter said that the Knicks could change their starting lineup in Game 3 and replace Hart with Robinson.

Hart himself called for the third game to give Robinson more chances. "We have to figure it out...... Let him play more time," Hart said, "and we played great when he was on the court. We all have to be willing to make sacrifices for the good of the team. ”

Brunson refused to point fingers at each other. "Obviously, we can point fingers at each other, say it's not right, say it's not right, and put the blame on somebody," Brunson said, "but overall, we have to stick together, that's all." ”

The third race coincides with the famous "500 Mile Race" in Indianapolis, and the atmosphere will reach its peak of frenzy.

"I've been to the 500 Grand Prix, and it's crazy, so I can't imagine all the spectators rushing into the Pacers' arena," Haliburton said, "and it's going to be a raucous crowd and maybe a little drunk." Who knows? It's going to be a special moment and it's sure to be fun. ”

List of injuries and illnesses

Knicks: All players are available

Pacers: Isaiah Jackson is out

ESPN predicts the win rate: Knicks 40.4%, Pacers 59.6%