The only thing the Cavaliers are afraid of? Next, the Pacers need to increase the playing time of the wing star?

In a previous NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals G3, the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded strongly and defeated the Indiana Pacers who returned to home 126-104, tying the total score of the series to 1-2. Considering the super competitive strength shown by the Cavaliers in this game, this round of the series still looks very suspenseful.

In this game, although the Pacers lost the game, the team's substitute wing star Bennedict Mathurin's performance was not ideal. Mathering played 26 minutes and 53 seconds in the whole game, made 6 of 11 shots, 3 of 8 from outside the three-point line, and 8 of 9 free throws, and scored 23 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. He also had 2 turnovers and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -7. Matherin also showed comprehensive scoring ability on the offensive end. He has a strong impact. He can create a considerable threat to the opponent's inside. He also has some characteristics of shooting from outside. In addition, Matherin's ability to make fouls is also quite outstanding, and his contribution to the team on the offensive end is also very outstanding. In the poor condition of most starters in the team, Matherin has obtained a lot of points through his own efforts and provided a lot of support to the team on the offensive end. If it weren't for the good performance of Matherin, the Pacers might have lost even worse.

In the NBA regular season this season, Mathering played a total of 72 games in 82 games, averaging 29.8 minutes per game, averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.3 blocks, and 1.9 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. He shot 45.8%, three-point shooting percentage 34%, and free throw shooting percentage 83.1%. In the playoffs, Matherin played 7 games in the first eight games, averaging 20.3 minutes per game, averaging 13.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.1 blocks, and 1.3 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. He shot 47.5%, three-point shooting percentage 29%, and free throw shooting percentage 87.9%.

Matherin's overall performance during the playoffs was actually pretty good. Although his outside shooting stability was not ideal, his scoring ability was still quite good. Although Matherin's performance is good, his playing time during the playoffs has been significantly reduced compared to the regular season. It may be that the team's previous starters performed well enough. The team does not need Matherin to play more to win, and Matherin's playing time has also been reduced. However, judging from the situation in this game, Matherin's impact and explosive power seem to be difficult for the Cavaliers to adapt. Perhaps in the next game, the Pacers also need to improve Matherin's playing time and tactical status, which can also enrich the team's offensive style.