Pacers Exploit SGA's Free Throw Weakness: Is This OKC's Kryptonite?

Indiana Pacers Expose Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Free Throw Weakness in NBA Playoffs The Indiana Pacers appear to have discovered a chink in the armor of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA). In their recent playoff series, the Pacers' strategy seems to be limiting SGA's free throw opportunities, resulting in a significant impact on the Thunder's performance. The Underworld Playbook, a sports news account on social media, recently highlighted this trend in a short video analysis. "Are the Pacers exposing SGA as a free throw merchant?" asks the video's author. The video uses game footage and commentary to illustrate how the Thunder's success is directly correlated to SGA's free throw attempts. When SGA has eight or fewer free throw attempts, the Thunder's performance suffers significantly. This strategy has been surprisingly effective for the Pacers, who have used it to gain a significant advantage in the series. The analysis raises questions about SGA's ability to perform under pressure and the Thunder's reliance on their star player's scoring ability. The situation underscores the importance of a well-rounded game in the highly competitive world of professional basketball.