Pacers outrebounding the Thunder 64 to 47 makes it tough. OKC will have a tough time adjusting. Using Hartenstein will run you into a bit of trouble defensively because, contrary to popular belief no, he cannot chase around the more mobile front-court players of Indiana.

Big Time Hero from Game 7

Thus far in the playoffs, Siakam has scored 18.6 points per game and has poured it in 61.1% from inside the arc, 44.8% from beyond the arc. Has shown a 2.9 AST to 1.3 TO ratio.

This while facing the current DPOY and a former DPOY on the other end in Giannis and Evan Mobley.

Chet Holmgren has been a beast on the defensive end throughout the playoffs, averaging 1.5 stls, 3.0 blks against the Nuggets. Last night he poured in:

🏀15 pts

🏀11 rbs

🏀7/7 ft

🏀 34 +/-

The scheme calls for the Rockets to sag off Green defensively. GSW counters this by using Hield as a Decoy to scram out FVV, which leaves AS down low as a resistance point. They had Draymond drive down low aggressively, as the defenders are making initial reads.

Jalen Williams was impressive last night, posting the following statline in a stunning 29-point comeback win:

🏀26 Points on 56% from the field

🏀6 Rebounds

🏀5 Assists

🏀2 Steals

🏀1 Blocks

🏀13 +/-

Went to the line 10 times too.

Solid deal for both sides. Ingram potentially hits FA again before 30. FA locks him up and can do better financial planning.

Trae's Hawks are looking to bounce back after two losses in a row. Trae will be looking to uplift his squad tonight for the W.

Trae enters the game tonight averaging 23.1 pts, 11.6 asts on the season.

Barnes is coming off of a win against the Magic where he looked engaged on both ends and displayed a solid amount of growth.

Will he continue that tonight regardless of a win?

Barnes is averaging 19.9 pts, 8.1 rbs on the season coming into this game.

Tale of the Tape

The Raptors led by Barnes face off tonight against the Hawks led by Trae Young.

Both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 games. That said, the Hawks' win total is double that of the Raptors.

The game will be held in ATL. Will the Raptors get road win #2?

Ja'Kobe Walter gave a strong effort tonight.

27 pts | 2 rebounds | 3 assists

Efficient Shooting Splits

9-18 FG

6-11 3pt