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This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the Indiana Pacers defense looked like the Thunder defense in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, along with why TJ McConnell was so successful, Tyrese Haliburton's contributions on an injured calf, and Pascal Siakam's brilliant defense defending MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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