Pacers star Shepard: Not just a pure pitcher, but a high-quality 3D player?

In the NBA Finals G6, the Indiana Pacers returned to home and easily defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91. After this battle, the total score between the two sides becomes 3-3, and the final winner will be produced in the tiebreak battle. Substitute guard Ben Shepard performed well in this game, playing 20 minutes and 44 seconds in the game, hitting 7 goals, 7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 steals, with a plus-negative value of -1. Although his score is average, he showed a stable level on both offense and defense, contributed to the team, and showed strong willpower.

In the regular season this season, Shepard played 63 times in 82 games, averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. In the playoffs, Shepard averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists in the first 22 games. Despite not much playing time, Shepard's offensive efficiency and three-point shooting percentage remained at a high level, and with his concentration on the defensive end, he has proven to be a reliable 3D player.

Facing the obviously ups and downs of Mathering's performance, the Pacers should consider increasing Shepard's playing time in the G7. Shepard's comprehensive performance proves that he is not only a pitcher, but also a high-quality 3D player, who can play stably for the team at critical moments.