He made 10 of 16 shots from the field and went 6-for-8 at the free-throw line, pouring in 26 points with an outstanding performance.
Not only that, he grabbed an astonishing 15 rebounds, dished out 3 exquisite assists, recorded 1 crucial steal, and swatted away 5 shots with towering blocks.
Together with his game-winning shot in the closing moments, Roy Hibbert became famous in a single battle!
The moment the game ended, major media outlets surged in like a tide, surrounding Roy Hibbert as they rushed to interview and cover this breakout star in depth.
Yet even though Roy Hibbert's performance in this game had been stunning, more experts and fans still favored the Boston Celtics.
The reason was actually quite simple: the Boston Celtics had the league's current number-one player—Goodwin.
Goodwin's accomplishments were legendary, and he was covered in honors. He held six gleaming championship trophies, had won Finals MVP six times, and also possessed five regular-season MVP trophies and five Defensive Player of the Year awards.
Such a glittering résumé inspired awe in any opponent facing the Boston Celtics.
In contrast, the Indiana Pacers' usual formula for winning had been to make Paul George their central star, with the rest of the team supporting him as they fought for victory after victory.
But in this game, Paul George seemed as though he had lost himself, completely out of form.
Over the full game, he took 17 shots but made only a pitiful 4. He went 2-for-3 from the free-throw line and finished with a mere 10 points.
He also grabbed 7 rebounds, handed out 2 assists, and recorded 1 steal, but committed as many as 4 turnovers.
Ever since entering the playoffs, his statistics had been dazzling: 25.3 points per game, 7.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2 steals!