Since the performance is not bad, why can t the Pacers give more mobile phones to the backcourt star?

In the previous NBA Finals G2, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who played at home, rebounded strongly and defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107, tying the total score of the series to 1-1, and both sides also returned to the same starting line. With the competitiveness shown by the Thunder in this game, there should be a lot of suspense in this round of the series.

Although the Pacers lost the game, the team's substitute backcourt star Ben Sheppard performed quite well. Shepard played 13 minutes and 32 seconds in the game, made 1 of 2 shots and 1 of 2 from outside the three-point line, scored 3 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal and 1 block, and had 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -8. Shepard did not get any ball rights on the offensive end, and he could not get more points, but he still hit a three-pointer. Shepard's performance on the defensive end is actually quite good. He also continued his defensive focus during the playoffs, and his performance on the defensive end is actually quite good. Considering that Shepard's playing time is very limited and he cannot get more ball support on the court, it is completely acceptable for him to perform like this, and he can also show his own characteristics.

In the NBA regular season this season, Shepard played a total of 63 games in 82 games, averaging 19.5 minutes per game, averaging 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.2 blocks, and 0.3 turnovers and 2 fouls. His shooting percentage was 41.8%, three-point shooting percentage was 34.2%, and free throw shooting percentage was 88.9%. In the playoffs, Shepard played 16 games in the first 18 games, averaging 13.8 minutes per game, averaging 3.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.1 blocks. He also had 0.5 turnovers and 1.9 fouls. His shooting percentage was 48.6%, three-point shooting percentage was 43.3%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 100%.

Shepard's performance during the playoffs is actually quite reasonable. He can maintain sufficient competitiveness while playing time and seriously insufficient shooting times. His shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage can actually be maintained at a good level. He can also maintain a high level of concentration on the defensive end. His overall performance is actually worthy of recognition, which is also an important factor in his ability to get a stable rotation lineup position. The problem is that everyone can see that Shepard's ability has not been fully utilized, and he is fully capable of taking on more responsibilities on the court. It’s just that the walker has no room for him to play. As the saying goes, there is no need to doubt people. Since Shepard can get a stable playing time and his performance is relatively stable, why can't the Pacers give him more opportunities?