Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell has set the record for the most points, assists, rebounds, and steals by a bench player in a single NBA Finals series.
The Indiana Pacers will have a chance to win their first-ever NBA championship in Game 7 on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
T.J. McConnell
T.J. McConnell
T.J. McConnell
MIN: 17.72
PTS: 9.13 (54.94%)
REB: 2.59
As: 4.37
ST: 1.01
BL: 0.22
TO: 1.45
GM: 101
These playoffs have been marked by incredible moments and standout performances from Pacers stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. But this Finals run has truly been a team effort, with several unsung heroes not getting enough credit for their impact.
One of those players is backup point guard T.J. McConnell, who has been phenomenal throughout the entire playoff run—and especially in the NBA Finals.
McConnell has already made history, accomplishing something no other bench player has ever done in the NBA Finals.
He now holds the NBA record for the most combined points, assists, rebounds, and steals by a bench player in a Finals series. So far, he has tallied 68 points, 28 assists, 19 rebounds, and 14 steals—more than any other bench player in Finals history.
In the playoffs overall, McConnell is averaging 11.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game. He’ll be a crucial piece for the Pacers as they head into the decisive Game 7, set to take place in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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