The effect is not ideal when returning to the first-mover effect. Will the Thunder inside player stay in the first-mover next?

In the previous NBA Finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers who played at home 111-104, tied the total score of the series to 2-2, and both sides also returned to the same starting line. Next, both sides will return to Oklahoma City to prepare for the Battle of the King of Kings in the Series G5, which may also greatly affect the final trend of the series.

In this game, the performance of Thunder inside player Isaiah Hartenstein, who returned to the starting lineup, was actually not ideal. Haltenstein played 21 minutes and 14 seconds in the whole game, made 1 of 3 shots, scored 2 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, including 3 frontcourt rebounds, 1 turnover and 2 fouls, with a plus-minus value of -7. Haltenstein did not get any chance on the offensive end, and he couldn't get too many points. Haltenstein's performance in passing and supporting has certain highlights, but his contribution to the offensive end is still a little lower. On the other hand, although Haltenstein has some rebounding protection and inside defense capabilities on the defensive end, his shortcomings in movement speed are also relatively obvious, and it is difficult for him to create a threat to his opponent's outside players. Haltenstein's effect on the court is indeed not ideal. He has not played his due character and his playing time is relatively limited.

In the NBA regular season this season, Haltenstein played a total of 57 games due to injuries in 82 games, averaging 27.9 minutes per game, averaging 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks, and 1.7 turnovers and 3 fouls. His shooting percentage was 58.7% and his free throw percentage was 67.5%. In the playoffs, Haltenstein averaged 23.1 minutes in the first 20 games, with averaging 8.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks. He also had 1.2 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 61.3% and his free throw percentage was 68.4%.

Haltenstein performed well during the playoffs, and he was able to play a good effect on the court. However, it may be because of the fear that the Pacers' outside shooting characteristics will amplify Haltenstein's disadvantage in moving speed. He did not enter the team's starting lineup in the previous games of the series. In this game, Haltenstein returned to the starter, but his performance was still slightly worse. I don’t know what adjustments the Thunder will make to the lineup next. Will Haltenstein continue to stay in the starting lineup in the next game?