Transformed into a blacksmith again! Why did the second leader of the Thunder feel so unstable in the playoffs?

In a previous NBA Finals G1 game, the Indiana Pacers completed a comeback in the final quarter and narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder who played at home with a quasi-final win of the backcourt core Tyrese Haliburton. After this game, the Pacers took the lead in the series, leading the opponent 1-0 with a total score, and gaining a psychological advantage.

In this game, the performance of the Thunder's starting line star Jalen Williams was shocking. Williams played 36 minutes and 27 seconds in the game, made 6 of 19 shots, 1 of 4 from outside the three-point line, and 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 17 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. He also had 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -4. Williams had no touch on the offensive end. He got a lot of ball rights and mobile phone opportunities, but he did not play his due scoring ability at all. It can be said that he kept making irons and wasting opportunities. Not only that, Williams's performance on the defensive end, as a player who entered the league's best defensive team, is also disappointing, and he is unable to show his defensive ability. Williams' performance on both offense and defense was a mess, which largely led to the team's defeat. If Williams performs a little better, the situation in the game may change dramatically.

In the NBA regular season this season, Williams played a total of 69 games in 82 games, averaging 32.4 minutes per game, averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 blocks, and 2.2 turnovers and 2.3 fouls. The shooting percentage is 48.4%, the three-point shooting percentage is 36.5%, and the free throw shooting percentage is 78.9%. In the playoffs, Williams averaged 17 playing time in the first 17 games, with 34.6 minutes per game, with 20.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers and 1.8 fouls. He shot 44.8%, three-point shooting percentage 31.5%, and free throw shooting percentage 78.4%.

In fact, Williams' offensive performance during the entire playoffs cannot be considered a particularly ideal level. His offensive efficiency has been unstable, and his feel outside the three-point line is even worse. His offensive performance has also declined significantly compared to the regular season. Williams is indeed able to maintain a high level on the defensive end, but on a stage like the playoffs, facing strong opponents, as the second in command of the team, Williams should do better from any perspective. I don’t know if Williams can quickly adjust his condition in the next game and provide more help and support to the team on the offensive end.