The Lakers defeated the Pacers 123-109 to win the NBA's first midseason championship, the Lakers all received a $500,000 championship bonus, James won the MVP, and the Lakers won a complete victory.
1.Turner: 3 of 11 shots, 1 of 5 three-pointers, 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, plus/minus -17, Turner was completely suppressed by thick eyebrows at both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, suffered two fouls in the first quarter of the game, received a third foul shortly after playing in the second quarter, received a fourth foul in the third quarter, two consecutive fouls in the final quarter, graduated with six fouls, and turned away at the most critical moment for the team. What's even more infuriating is that Turner didn't shoot the first open three-point until the final quarter, and Turner's three-point is the point that the Lakers have been letting go, but Turner didn't take the opportunity.
2.Hield: 3 of 11 shots, 2 of 9 three-point shots, 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, plus/minus -19, Hield is an excellent shooter, broke the single-season three-point record in the history of the Pacers last season, but this game has no three-point feel, the beginning and the end of the game, the beginning and the end echo, it is really quite outrageous.
3.Brown: 2 of 9 shots, 0 of 2 three-pointers, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 1 block, plus/minus +0, Brown quickly received two fouls in the first quarter, the rhythm of the game was disrupted, the iconic throwing frequently missed, as a member of last season's championship, Brown did not show good adjustment ability, and this game did not contribute.
With Haliburton heavily defended, the three starters did not step up to help Haliburton share the pressure, but substitutes Mathurin and McConnell performed very well.