As a former sports data director, I’ve watched the numbers closely. TJ MacConnell’s 24-minute performance in Game 6—the 12 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists—wasn’t flashy, but it was statistically decisive. His season averages (11.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.5 APG) reveal a quiet dominance rarely captured by highlights. This isn’t hype—it’s hyper-detailed insight. If Indiana wins, FMVP shouldn’t go to the star scorer. It should go to the architect of rhythm.