Thunder inside star: Even though he feels bad, he still contributes to the team

In the fifth game of the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 at home, successfully rewrite the total score of the series to 3-2, gained the match point, and regained the initiative in the series. For the Pacers, they must win the next sixth game to drag the series into a decisive tiebreak.

Although the Thunder's starting power forward Chet Homgren did not feel ideal in this game, he still played an important role and won the team with his own efforts. Homegren played 33 minutes and 43 seconds in the game, made 4 shots with 15 shots, and made 1 of 3 shots from outside the three-point line, finally scoring 9 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal and 3 blocks. He not only scored 5 frontcourt rebounds, but also recorded 3 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a plus-negative value of +12. Because the opponent has closely monitored him, it is difficult for him to score more points on the offensive end, and his performance on the outside shooting is not satisfactory, and his overall scoring level has not been fully in line with expectations. However, Homegren's contribution on the defensive end is obvious, showing his potential as an excellent defender. His defensive coverage is huge, which plays a key role in the team's defensive performance and effectively supports the team's victory.

In this season's regular season, Homegren was affected by injuries, playing a total of 32 games, averaging 32 minutes per game. The statistics are 15 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 0.7 steals and 2.2 blocks per game, shooting percentage is 49%, three-point shooting percentage is 37.9%, and free throw shooting percentage is 75.4%. After entering the playoffs, he averaged 30 minutes per game in the first 21 games, with his data slightly improving, reaching an average of 15.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.8 steals and 1.8 blocks. His shooting percentage dropped to 46.2%, his three-point shooting percentage was 30.2%, and his free throw shooting percentage increased to 79.8%.

It is worth noting that Homegren's performance in the playoffs fluctuated greatly, especially when he was almost unable to show his strength against the Denver Nuggets. However, he gradually adapted to the intensity of the playoffs and his performance in the Western Conference Finals improved significantly. When he came to the finals, despite his offensive efficiency being a little unstable in the face of a more severe defense, his performance on the defensive end is still quite outstanding, which is worthy of recognition. Although Homegren's data shows mediocreness and his condition seems to be inferior to his best, it is really gratifying that he can adjust his on-field performance and support the team in different ways, showing his outstanding potential and game wisdom.