31 points, 5 goals, 3 assists, a record of 40 years was reached by Siakam 4 times

On June 1, 2025, Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals continued in Indiana, with the Pacers defeating the Knicks 125-108. This victory not only allowed the Pacers to successfully eliminate the Knicks with a total score of 4-2, but also allowed them to enter the NBA Finals again after many years!

This game was full of gunpowder from the beginning! Although the Knicks won the away game in the last away game, they were obviously not prepared enough against the Pacers who were at home and fighting against the waves. The trend of the entire game can be said to be full of twists and turns. The two sides played hard in the first two quarters, and the score was always tight. With better teamwork and three-point shooting, the Pacers led by just 4 points at the end of the first half. However, the real turning point appeared in the third quarter! The walker seemed to suddenly get out of his mind and launched a devastating attack. They made 3-pointers in this quarter and made 7 three-pointers in a single quarter. This number is actually 2 more than the Knicks' total three-pointers in the first three quarters! This terrifying outside firepower completely destroyed the Knicks' defense and made home fans completely excited. Although the Knicks tried to make the final struggle in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 9 points at one point, the Pacers immediately adjusted their strategy and began to rush to the basket wildly, establishing an unshakable advantage again. When Nemhard made the fatal three-pointer at a critical moment widened the gap to 19 points, the suspense of the game completely disappeared! What is the key to this victory? There is no doubt that it is the perfect dominance shown by the Pacers on both ends of the offense and defense! From a tactical execution perspective, the Pacers' three-point shooting can be regarded as a textbook-level performance. In the whole game, they made 17 of 33 shots, with a shooting percentage of up to 51.5%, while the Knicks made only 9 of 32 shots, with a shooting percentage of only a pitiful 28.1%! The 23 percentage point gap is almost an insurmountable gap. What is even more impressive is the Pacers’ team cooperation!

Their substitutes were able to stand up at critical moments, drawing 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, and Nemhard scored 14 points, 8 assists and 6 steals. These data fully prove the importance of the Pacers' bench depth. In contrast, although Anunobi and Towns have good personal data, they obviously lack enough helpers to share the pressure. At the same time, Siakam scored several NBA records in one battle, and 4 NBA historical records were reached!

Speaking of the absolute protagonist of this game, it must be Siakam! The former Raptors champion core showed a super-level dominance in his crucial Game 6. From the beginning of the game, Siakam showed a strong desire to win. Although his shooting feels average in the first quarter, he is very active on the defensive end and interferes with the Knicks' offense many times. The real outbreak begins in the second quarter! Siakam hit a key three-pointer at the beginning of the quarter, helping the Pacers build a lead. Not only did he shoot accurately from the outside in this quarter, but his strong attack from the inside was also impressive. Facing the successive defense of Towns and Robinson, Siakam showed excellent footwork skills and finishing ability.

The data of Siakam's 31 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks in the whole game did not look particularly gorgeous, but if you carefully observe every detail of him on the court, you will find that this is a nearly perfect performance! His shooting percentage reached 55.6%, 3-pointers made 3 of 5 shots and 8 of 11 free throws. More importantly, his performance at critical moments is phenomenal! He can stand up when the team needs to score; he can also contribute when the team needs to defend. This comprehensiveness and stability are exactly the quality that a superstar should have!

According to NBA official website data statistics, after this game, Siakam set a new record in his personal career in many aspects! First of all, this is the first time in his career that he has scored comprehensive data on 30+ points, 5+ rebounds, 3+ assists and 3+ blocks in a single game of the playoffs. This balanced performance on both offense and defense is quite rare in NBA history! You know, there are only a handful of players who can perform so comprehensively in key playoffs.

What's even more amazing is that Siakam became the first player in the Pacers' history to score 30+ points in a single game in the Eastern Conference Finals and hit 3 three-pointers! The value of this record is self-evident. You should know that there have been legendary shooters like Reggie Miller in the history of the Pacers, but even Miller has never played such a comprehensive performance in the Eastern Conference Finals. Siakam truly surpassed his predecessors on this special night!

From a historical perspective, Siakam's performance in this game is even more milestone! He became the 15th player in NBA history to score at least 30 points in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and among these 15 people, 13 of them eventually won the NBA championship that year! This data undoubtedly adds more expectations to the Pacers' final prospects. In addition, Siakam's plus-negative value reached +25, which is the highest positive and negative value of his career playoffs in a single game! This data fully demonstrates his great contribution to the team on the court, not only his personal score, but also his all-round influence.

Last but not least, Siakam's overall performance in this round of the series has also made history! He became the eighth player in NBA history to average 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 3+ assists in the Eastern Conference Finals series. Among the top 7, legendary superstars such as Jordan, James, and Bird are among the legendary superstars. Siakam is able to join this ranks, which fully proves that he has reached the level of a superstar!

Reviewing Siakam's career trajectory and growing from an unknown role player to a superstar today, such a transformation is an inspirational typical! When he was with the Raptors, he had already shown his potential to become a superstar and helped the team win the first NBA championship in team history. Now that he has come to the Pacers, he has brought his abilities to the extreme! This leadership temperament and performance at critical moments are urgently needed by a championship team.

For the Pacers, having a superstar like Siakam is undoubtedly their biggest guarantee for the championship! He can not only provide stable scoring output on the offensive end, but also create huge pressure on his opponents on the defensive end. More importantly, his experience and leadership are precious to this young walker!

Looking forward to the upcoming finals, Siakam will undoubtedly be the key factor in whether the Pacers can win the championship! Can he continue this state of courage? Can you continue to prove yourself on a larger stage? These will be the most concerned topics for fans!