The countdown to tiebreak! Thunder Pacers staged the ultimate game: Who can become the real hero of life and death?

On June 22, the well-known US media The Athletic made an outlook for the upcoming tiebreak battle (8 am on June 23). In this life-and-death battle, Thunder and Pacers will start the ultimate game. A victory or defeat is determined, who can become a real hero? 9 years later, the finals tiebreak is back. Game 7 is probably the two most exciting words in the sports world.

They return on the biggest stage - this NBA championship decisive battle is the 20th Finals tiebreak in the league's 79-year history, and the only sixth time in the past 36 years. The Pacers could finish one of the biggest upsets in championship history, while the Thunder could end one of the greatest seasons in professional basketball history from beginning to end. The Pacers never won the NBA championship, and the last time the Thunder won the championship dates back to 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics.

As the tiebreak battle approaches, fans on both sides may be unable to sleep. The fanatical Oklahoma City home audience will ignite the scene, and when the basketball is thrown into the air, the two teams will fight to the death to become the legendary ranks of the NBA Finals tiebreak within at least 48 minutes.

A carefully planned blueprint will be realized, while the other may be burned to become ashes in the trash can.

"This is probably the most important game of most of our careers," said Pacers star Halliburton, who accurately outlined the weight of this tiebreaker.

Yes, the word "trap seven" itself has its own halo.

"I try to see it as a gift and opportunity, and then go on the court to be the best self," said Thunder star Alexander. The background of the epic showdown

The Thunder won 68 wins in the regular season (typically fifth in history), had the best defense in the league, setting a record of net win per game. They are about to put a perfect end to Presti's reconstruction that exchanged George for Alexander six years ago. As the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers will become the third team to win the championship as a lower than the third seed. They have won the history of reversals of more than 15 points in the playoffs, and are the most underrated side in the finals since 2004. They are gradually realizing their vision of using Sabonis to exchange Halliburton for team building four years ago.

Series Review

Pacers: G1 wins with Halliburton's buzzer-beating victory, G3 is upset with 27 points with substitute Matherin, and G6 defeats the Thunder on one side.

Thunder: G2 dominates the entire game, G4 reversed with Alexander's outbreak in the final quarter, and G5 used four consecutive steals in the final quarter to kill the Pacers counterattack.

At the data level, the Thunder averaged 1.1 points higher than the Pacers, and the Pacers averaged 0.5 more rebounds per game. The gap between the two teams in steals, blocks and hit percentage is after decimal points.

coaches' game

Thunder coach Dagenut (coached since 2021) said that he was "honest" to face Pacers coach Carlisle. He admitted: "I always feel deeply pressured to be responsible for the players, serve the team, and put them in the best winning position, especially this team, I love coaching them."

Carlisle made the first finals as Larry Bird's assistant coach in 2000. He also led the Mavericks to defeat the Heat in the 2011 Finals as the head coach. "I love pressure," Carlisle said. "In competitive sports, you will understand how precious this moment is, and trying to replicate this situation is what you pursue in your daily life - it's not easy."

The weight of history

No one in the two teams has experienced the finals tiebreak (Siakum of the Pacers won the championship with the Raptors in 2019, and Caruso of the Thunder won the championship with the Lakers in 2020). In the first 19 finals, the score difference was within 5 points. The most recent one was on June 20, 2016, when the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Warriors 93-89. That game included Irving's three-pointer in step back, James's chase block, and Love's final key defense against Curry.

"As a basketball fan, that's probably one of the greatest games I've ever seen," Halliburton said. "That's the charm of tiebreak-for someone of my age, that's the pinnacle of tiebreak. I'm excited to contribute to this legendary history."

Who will be the tiebreak hero? In

G5, Jaylen Williams scored 40 points, the highest in a single game in the series. If he has another highlight in the tiebreak game, he may win the FMVP; Alexander, who averages 30.5 points per game, is also competitive; Siakam averages 19.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. If the Pacers win the championship, he is currently the closest to the MVP. In addition, the Pacers’ role players (Mathering, Obi Topin, Nembhard, McConnell) may also perform magical moments.

In history, James won the title of God twice, Kobe won the title of the title of the title of the title of the title in 2010, and Bill Russell, Bird, Duncan and Olajuwon all left classics in the title of the title. Fraser even scored 36 points and 19 assists in the Knicks' first tiebreaker.

"I'm sorry, maybe only by getting the desired result can I truly experience (historical status)," Jaylen Williams said. "But no matter whether you win or lose, it's cool to be in history - but it's hard to think about it now. I'm more grateful for this opportunity, after all, many NBA players want to take my place at this moment. But as for history, of course I want to be the winner."

Yes, Williams is right - in fact, "tie seven" is not the two most beautiful words in the sports world. Perhaps, "We won" is.