Deserve of the maximum salary contract! Pacers forwards have performed stably throughout the playoffs

In a previous NBA playoff game, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers who played at home 114-105. After this game, the Pacers widened the total score of this round of series to 4-1, successfully advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for two consecutive years; while the Cavaliers, who ranked first in the Eastern Conference in the regular season, unexpectedly failed to defeat this round of series and defeated their opponents.

In this game, Pacers' starting lineman Pascal Siakam also maintained sufficient competitiveness. Siakam played 39 minutes and 39 seconds in the whole game, made 8 of 20 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers and 3 of 5 free throws, scored 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He also had 4 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +10. Siakam has demonstrated comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. He also has good scoring ability. He can create threats under the basket, and he also has certain mid- and long-distance shooting threats. Not only that, Siakam also showed excellent passing ability and support ability, and he also took on the responsibility he should bear on the defensive end. Siakam's performance on both offense and defense is relatively stable. He also played the role he should play and made his own contribution to the team's victory.

In the NBA regular season this season, Siakam played a total of 78 games in 82 games, averaging 32.7 minutes per game, averaging 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks, and 1.4 turnovers and 2.4 fouls, shooting percentage of 51.9%, three-point shooting percentage of 38.9%, and free throw shooting percentage of 73.4%. In the playoffs, Siakam averaged 32.1 minutes in the first nine games, with averaging 18.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.3 blocks. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 3.3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 54.7%, his three-point shooting percentage was 44.1%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 65.6%.

Siakam still played a mainstay during the playoffs. He has a stable output on the offensive end. He has also performed well in most games. He is able to maintain a basic level on the defensive end. Siakam's performance in the first few games of this round of the series was not stable, but in the last two games, in more critical games, he still played a good effect and showed his due strength on both offense and defense. I have to say that Siakam is really a player with outstanding abilities. Many people think that he may not be worth a maximum salary contract, but his performance during the playoffs and his importance to the team are all here. Moreover, the Pacers have indeed had a very amazing record during the playoffs. Why can such a player not be worthy of a maximum salary contract?