After forcing Game 7, TJ McConnell’s Momentazo, the best alternative to the NBA Finals: “I can’t be more proud.”

There is definitely a seventh decisive game to determine the new NBA champion. Indiana Pacers They overwhelmed Oklahoma City Thunder In Indianapolis, they unleashed the possibility of fighting for the ring on the final basketball night of the season. They do it this Sunday in Oklahoma. There, both teams try to stand up in the ring first in franchise history.

A big reason to explain the Pacers’ victory in the sixth game of the series is called TJ McConnellbecause the alternative base in Indianapolis was once again a fundamental part of his team maintaining the tone of the competition. Despite its short height, the base was once again decisive, sometimes virtually unstoppable for the defense of lightning. He made great decisions again, worked as a defensive man, stealing the ball and earning important points. Another day he once again offered the solution, positively affecting his team’s game, as if it were the leader.

His work in the fifth game was capitalized as he tried to return to the failed Oklahoma Indiana Pacers. Everything was filmed, McConnell challenged stereotypes and worked out as the perfect soldier Rick Carlyle Based on efforts and many pandoners, it has been demonstrated throughout the important stages of the season.

At age 33, McConnell, already taking part in his sixth campaign with the Pacers, has established himself as an elite retainer with his first appearances in several endings. His records prove that. Because the base is already the only player to sign in the history of the finals. 60 points, 15 or more assists, 15 rebounds In addition to accumulating 14 ball robbers, they also set off from the bench.

Father’s pride

If you want to force your last chance to get the ring, TJ McConnell He went to the NBA TV microphone and was interviewed in attendance at the post.

One base Indiana Pacers He answered questions and was at the resend table, with one of the night moments. Because his father was near the TV broadcast, and he was invited to join the show along with the other terturians. Once with the microphone McConnell Sr. He was asked about his son TJ’s performance

“It was great. I wish I had put these two free throws in the first place. But we recovered and won the game,” he joked first. However, he did not waste the opportunity to show off both his son and daughter. Megan McConnell (Phoenix Mercury) On TV.

“I can’t be proud to say that the NBA has a child and a daughter in the WNBA. That’s a dream come true.”he said proudly during the resend.

Through these finals, TJ McConnell He averaged 19 minutes per night. 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2, 3 Robbers By shock. We definitely think we’ll merge you as one of the Pacers’ most important secondary.