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00:05Back on, 6-5, 0, Tyrese Palin-Pherson.
00:58Back on, 6-5, 0, Tyrese Palin-Pherson.
00:59Welcome to another presentation of the NBA, live on 2K Sports.
01:05I'm Brian Anderson, and joining me at the table, Richard Jefferson and Grant Hill.
01:09We've also got Ali LaForce bringing us reports.
01:13And we've got a chance to check out multiple seasons of assist numbers.
01:17And what has been the trend for Tyrese Halliburton?
01:20Well, with his assist numbers dropping, he's becoming more one-dimensional.
01:25And it's not just hurting his game, it's affecting his teammates.
01:28As well as the potency of his offense.
01:31Now the starting group for the visitors.
01:34Rui Hachimura is out there with Kevin Herter.
01:36Then there's James.
01:37Then there's Mitchell.
01:38And it's Keita in at the center position.
01:41And for the Pacers.
01:42At small and power forward, it'll be Matherin and Siakam.
01:46Aaron Neesmith is out there with Halliburton.
01:48And it's Jackson in at the center, blocking down the middle.
01:51And Grant, we hear all the time about the rookie wall.
01:54Oh, it's definitely a real thing, B.A.
01:57Not for every rookie, but a good percentage of them.
02:01I'm interested to see which ones in this class are able to power through.
02:06A shot by James.
02:07No good.
02:10Halliburton outside.
02:11To the paint.
02:12Here's Siakam.
02:13Nice assist and nice finish.
02:15Solid play all the way around.
02:17Inside, Siakam gets the better of the defense using his agility.
02:21Clearing himself a path to a shot.
02:23Mitchell, the pass to James.
02:25That one falls.
02:27Nice setup by Mitchell.
02:28Nice ball movement there.
02:29That's how you break down the defense.
02:32Outside Matherin.
02:34He takes it in.
02:36And that one is hammered home.
02:38And putting his athletic ability to work.
02:41Matherin comes in hot on the drive and lifts off for the slam.
02:45Takeda gets the bucket.
02:47Just taking it right to the rim.
02:49And no one was there to greet him.
02:51Easy possessions like that literally are just a gift.
02:54You just dream of them.
02:55You will gladly take those.
02:57Two open that time.
02:58Made it look easy.
02:59And this is how you know Halliburton is feeling it.
03:03Shooting with assertiveness off the dribble.
03:05Nice.
03:06Mitchell, the pass to Takeda.
03:08And stolen by Jackson.
03:12Here's Halliburton.
03:13And again in Vienna.
03:16Five out of five to start things off.
03:18They certainly seem to be in a good rhythm.
03:23Pass to James.
03:28Outside for Mitchell.
03:30Here's the three.
03:32The rebound by Neesmith.
03:35The Pacers have gone five of five in this quarter.
03:38Solid.
03:38Oh, wasted no time on that one.
03:41Halliburton's got seven points in the game.
03:43This squad can't do anything wrong.
03:46They haven't missed one yet.
03:48Gone just two for four from the floor.
03:50And Grant, while most didn't expect it, last season the Pacers made the second NBA Finals
03:55appearance in their franchise's history.
03:58Yeah, there's so much belief right now in that locker room.
04:02They never feel like they're out of a game.
04:04And that makes them dangerous.
04:06They've shown so much energy right from the start.
04:09Particularly on the offensive end.
04:11They came out swinging.
04:12Really setting the tone on offense.
04:14And the opposition has not been able to respond.
04:18Now here's Matherin.
04:19In the game against Miami.
04:21Very impressive.
04:22Pires in the triple.
04:23And their offense looking like a well-oiled machine.
04:28And the visitors call time here.
04:42And with this break, let's have a look at the season's top passing teams.
04:47The beauty of this offense is that the ball never stops moving.
04:50If the shot isn't there, the next pass is made.
05:01Here's Mitchell.
05:02We saw him with 39 points last game.
05:06Pass to Herter.
05:10Achimura left side.
05:12And here's James.
05:16Here's Herter.
05:18Down to five on the shot clock.
05:19Hits a three-pointer.
05:21He's got such a quick release.
05:23Herter knows how to speed up a shot.
05:27Halliburton.
05:28The pass to Jackson.
05:31And he lobs it up top.
05:33And the dunk by Jackson.
05:35So far, they're owning both ends of the floor.
05:38We'll see if they can keep this going.
05:40They came out and bum-rushed them.
05:42Huge difference in activity level from both teams tonight.
05:46Now, here's Mitchell.
05:48Hasn't gotten one to fall yet.
05:49It's good.
05:56Indiana leading by 11.
06:01Halliburton looking over the floor.
06:06He's got it.
06:07Four for four now.
06:08He's automatic.
06:09You can't help but look toward their defense.
06:12They're totally lost.
06:17Matherin against Herter.
06:19Outside Mitchell.
06:22Pass to Kata.
06:23Over Jackson.
06:25Kata, no good.
06:26That is not a bad decision to pull it from there.
06:29It was just a little bit off with the execution.
06:33Fires from deep.
06:34And Tyrese Halliburton with a three.
06:37Halliburton's got 12 points in the game.
06:39And we're seeing a great mindset from Halliburton on offense.
06:43He's attacking relentlessly and getting well rewarded for it.
06:47Mitchell.
06:47Good.
06:48Such a graceful move.
06:50Showing off the floater game.
06:53Three-pointer.
06:54Halliburton.
06:55Kata pulls it in.
06:58Gone one for three from beyond the arc.
07:00Mitchell.
07:01The pass to James.
07:03The rebound by Neesmith.
07:06Indiana leading by 14.
07:08Three-pointer.
07:08Matherin.
07:10Oh, he missed it.
07:11Making him one for two now.
07:13Yeah, and the defense has really got to tighten up on him.
07:15I mean, he's just too dangerous from the three-point line.
07:19James passes to Kata.
07:22Indiana with a rebound.
07:23Last time they met was right here.
07:25And they were able to come out with a win.
07:27And you'd have to think that luck played a part in that one.
07:30I mean, the opponent had it off night at the defensive end for sure.
07:33It just seemed like the defensive wasn't interested.
07:36They got away with it.
07:37And the visitors call time here.
07:43A new lineup here for Indiana.
08:00Gone five of 12 in this first quarter.
08:04Inside.
08:06Kata no good.
08:08Indiana's gone three for five from deep so far in this matchup.
08:11Toppin outside.
08:12Let's it go from deep.
08:14Watson with a rebound.
08:16Shooting just 38% so far in this one.
08:20Here's Mitchell.
08:22And he drops it in from the low post.
08:25Mitchell's got his second basket.
08:27He just makes it look so easy on offense.
08:31Like, who takes pleasure in torturing defenses?
08:34He does.
08:35Now here's Walker.
08:37A nice passing by Indiana here.
08:40Pass to Bradley.
08:42Let's the three fly.
08:43That shot.
08:44No good.
08:46Got six of 14 in so far.
08:48And it's Mitchell penetrating.
08:50And Mitchell with the slam.
08:53I tell you, a little extra pressure on D when you're up against a point guard who can elevate?
08:58It doesn't make it easy, does it?
09:00Yeah, hard to strategize for a guy who can make a pass or a play like this right in your
09:05face.
09:08Got seven of 15 to find the net.
09:10To the inside.
09:13Nice dish.
09:14And the layup goes down.
09:16Mitchell's got eight points.
09:18They have no answer defensively inside.
09:24Toppin' outside.
09:28McConnell outside.
09:30And it's out of bounds.
09:32They say it was last touch by Mitchell.
09:35Pascal Siakam.
09:36He's checked in for Indiana.
09:38Number 43, Pascal Siakam.
09:50There's 57 seconds left in the first quarter of the game.
09:54They grab their own miss.
09:56The shot by Nembhardt.
09:57No good.
09:59Got an 8 of 16 attempts to fall.
10:01Watson.
10:02And he takes the feet in stride and slams it home.
10:06And what an aggressive move to the rim.
10:08He's really trying to fire up his teammates right now.
10:11Boy, it's not hard to feel inspired after a teammate makes that kind of finish.
10:16And that could be the spark they needed to make a little run as they try to even this thing
10:21up.
10:21I love how they've attacked the boards here in the first quarter.
10:28Out of bounds.
10:29It'll be Indiana's ball.
10:31Indiana's ball.
10:43We've got 22 seconds left in the first quarter here.
10:50Siakam outside.
10:52The Pacers again can't hit.
10:54And the shooter had very little space on that attempt.
10:57I'm sure they'll think twice about shooting against him next time.
11:00A nice shot by Watson.
11:03Credit their discipline.
11:04They've been working for high percentage shots.
11:07That shot missing.
11:09And so it's Indiana.
11:11Leading by six as we wrap up the corner.
11:14What has them in front right now?
11:16By and large, they're taking great shots.
11:19All right, stick around.
11:20We'll be right back after this.
11:36Hope you've enjoyed the broadcast so far.
11:39Halfway through the first half in this one.
11:41All right, guys.
11:42Let me get your thoughts on the Pacers and how they're playing so far.
11:45Well, they've used the fast break well to score easy points and keep the defense unsettled.
11:50In this league, it is so hard scoring in the half court.
11:54So you have to run every time you get the opportunity.
12:00Shooting 56% today.
12:02Prince is out there with Peyton Watson.
12:04Then it's Zeke Nagy.
12:06Then there's Keon Ellis.
12:07And it's Gillespie.
12:08In at the point.
12:09And they call over the back here.
12:11Too much contact.
12:12The way he was going over and through the man in front of him.
12:15He should have known the whistle was coming.
12:18Yeah, I mean, he was all over him.
12:19You just can't get all tangled up like that.
12:24Pass to Siakam.
12:26And it's out of bounds to Indiana.
12:29On Sunday, they'll be taking on Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets.
12:34Then on Monday, they'll be playing against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets.
12:38And for that game against the Cavaliers,
12:40that's one that could easily go either way.
12:43A few mistakes could be the difference.
12:45I expect it to be a fun one.
12:47Massey, he's checked in for Gay.
12:50Toppin finds Walker.
12:53McConnell outside.
12:55Off target from outside.
12:59Pass to Prince.
13:00Out of bounds.
13:01It'll be Indiana's ball.
13:03And here are the NBA's best three-point shooters at the two-guard position this season.
13:08This is a dangerous group.
13:19Now here's McConnell.
13:21The D's right on him.
13:24Here's Siakam.
13:25Got a hand on it.
13:28Here's Prince.
13:29Oh, there's a killer two-hand slam.
13:33And plays like that one can make the difference in a close game.
13:37And it definitely got the bench on their feet, too.
13:40And you can feel the jolt of energy that he sent through his team.
13:44That is a huge boost in a tight game like this.
13:46Here's Gillespie.
13:48Still no points.
13:49Passy.
13:50The pass to Ellis.
13:52Back to Passy.
13:54Pass to Gillespie.
13:56Now here's Ellis.
13:57Over Toppin.
13:58Ellis' shot is off.
14:00And usually that's a bucket for him.
14:02But look, nobody's perfect in the mid-range.
14:06McConnell passes to Walker.
14:09Shoots from 12.
14:10Passy pulls it in.
14:15Ellis on the wing.
14:16He's guarded by Nimhart.
14:19Ellis outside.
14:22Passy.
14:23The pass to Gillespie.
14:24Shoots over McConnell.
14:25Shot is good by Gillespie.
14:28Gillespie's got his first basket.
14:29Setting each other up beautifully.
14:31I love it.
14:32Eight of their last ten points.
14:34Coming off assist.
14:37McConnell's shot is off.
14:38Got two of three shots to go in the second.
14:41Down low.
14:42Here's Prince.
14:42And down it goes.
14:44Jam that one home.
14:46The rate of baskets assisted.
14:48It's a stat I really like.
14:49It tells the story of how well you are playing team offense.
14:53And timeout called by Rick Carlisle.
14:55He might have seen something he needs to review with his guys.
14:58Indiana making a switch here.
15:00Alliburton has checked in.
15:10And here's Halliburton.
15:11He'll bring it up for Indiana.
15:13In the second quarter.
15:14Held scoreless.
15:15They're coming off that win against the Heat.
15:17They were so consistent from the three-point range in that one.
15:21And that's a nice weapon to have as a visiting team.
15:24Yeah.
15:24They just humbled them from the perimeter.
15:26Did a nice job working the ball around and getting those high percentage looks.
15:30A moment to hear from Allie LaForce.
15:32Thank you, Brian.
15:33Tyrese Halliburton loves to pass.
15:35But he's not chasing assists.
15:37He said, quote, I just try to play the right brand of basketball.
15:40I like to see the ball moving.
15:41I kick it ahead.
15:42I'm just playing through the flow of the game.
15:44Assists just happened with the way it went.
15:46Brian?
15:47He spreads it around.
15:48Thank you very much for the report, Allie.
15:51Murder can't hit.
15:53And I'm surprised that didn't go down.
15:54I mean, I'm sure he is, too.
15:56We've talked about this before.
15:58Rhythm is so important to a jump shooter.
16:01Take Kevin Herter, for example, RJ.
16:03Yeah, Kevin is a great example.
16:05His ability to be shifty, to create a few dribbles before launching, that's the key to his game.
16:11And not everyone has it.
16:14McConnell with it.
16:14Guarded now by Mitchell.
16:17Oh, sweet move.
16:19And McConnell finishes inside.
16:22And now it's a nine-point Indiana lead.
16:24You can really feel the momentum swinging in their direction.
16:28Yeah, but they can't relax.
16:30They've got to keep building on this lead because it is not safe.
16:33Where's the rim protection?
16:35That's just too easy for him.
16:41Pass to Halliburton.
16:43And Indiana, again with the bucket.
16:45He has been a key factor for them offensively, scoring with consistency.
16:51Gone 0 for 2 from outside in the second quarter.
16:55Here's James.
16:56That one falls.
16:58Nice setup by Mitchell.
17:00Mitchell's got his fourth assist with that last one.
17:03That's just smart basketball right there.
17:05Finding a way to get a high-percentage shot on offense.
17:09Now here's Halliburton.
17:10He's got 16.
17:12And after connecting twice from deep in the first quarter,
17:16he hasn't been able to drain another here in the second.
17:18A nice shot by Watson.
17:23Pacers leading by five.
17:27And here's Halliburton.
17:29His last outing, he had 24 points.
17:32Count that one.
17:33He's 8 for 10 from the field now.
17:35They're creating space on his own.
17:37Halliburton with a sweet move to create enough daylight for the bucket.
17:41And the visitors call time here.
17:48And Indiana with some changes.
17:50Jackson, he's checked in for Pascal Siakam.
17:53Matherin comes in for Nimhart.
17:55And Aaron Neesmith subbed in for McConnell.
18:04Gotten 6 of 10 shots to drop in the second.
18:07Nice work.
18:08Mitchell, the pass to Kata.
18:10Back to Mitchell.
18:13Here's Kata.
18:14Defended by Jackson.
18:15Kata gets the bucket.
18:17Nice ball movement there.
18:18Delivered the pass right on time.
18:22Indiana's gone one for three from downtown here in the second.
18:25To the middle.
18:26Here's Halliburton.
18:27Ooh, lots of contact on the shot.
18:29So two free throws will follow that whistle.
18:31And Tyrese Halliburton is one of the best offensive players in the game.
18:35He shoots it at a high clip.
18:37He racks up a ton of assists.
18:39And doesn't turn it over much as well.
18:45He throws good.
18:46Halliburton.
18:47And few players are more valuable to their teams than Tyrese Halliburton Grant.
18:51Yeah, he leads the way for the NBA.
18:53An efficient score.
18:55Elite playmaking.
18:57And disruptive defensively.
18:58And, of course, he makes clutch plays at both ends.
19:02Herter can't hit.
19:03You know, some people could say he's struggling on offense this period.
19:07I like to think of more of drowning.
19:09Just can't seem to find his confidence.
19:11Gotten seven of 12 shots to go here in the second.
19:14Outside Mitchell.
19:15On the wing, Achimura.
19:17Kata.
19:18Pass to Herter.
19:19From deep, Mitchell.
19:21And Toppin pulls it down.
19:23Indiana leading by six.
19:25Matherin with a ball.
19:26Guarded now by Mitchell.
19:31Alliburton against Herter.
19:3311 feet out.
19:34Alliburton no good.
19:36Gone 0 for 3 from deep to begin the second.
19:39Back to James.
19:41Achimura outside.
19:45There's Herter with the 3.
19:47And Toppin pulls it down.
19:49He might be getting in his head a little bit.
19:51Trying to get something going, but he's still scoreless in the quarter.
19:54And it's good.
19:55Two points.
19:57Matherin's got his second basket of the night.
19:59And Matherin is an impressive score.
20:01Skilled at finding ways to convert around the rim.
20:07A nice shot by Mitchell.
20:09And his fantastic performance from the last game has carried over to tonight.
20:14He's just riding the wave of momentum right now.
20:16Getting to his spots and keeping things simple on the offensive side.
20:21Now here's Toppin.
20:22He's got five.
20:23Halliburton pass to Matherin.
20:26Down it goes.
20:27And a great assist by Halliburton.
20:30Halliburton's got six assists now in the game.
20:35Mitchell against Halliburton.
20:37A nice shot by Mitchell.
20:39Mitchell's got six points in the quarter.
20:42Man, that's now ten straight points in the paint.
20:45And I'm not sure what's happened to their defense, man.
20:48Here's Jackson.
20:50Shot blocked.
20:51And they'll keep possession.
20:53Halliburton for three.
20:55Achimura with a rebound.
20:56If they play this right, they can go two for one.
20:59Yeah, they really have to work the clock right now.
21:02Out to James.
21:03To the inside.
21:05Achimura.
21:06The pass to Kata.
21:07It's Herder on the wing.
21:09Three-pointer.
21:10No good.
21:11And if they want to mount a comeback here, they need him to get going.
21:15It's just that simple.
21:17Ooh.
21:17But that's a smooth stroke from Matherin.
21:20Shooting it with confidence.
21:22Fifty-four percent so far.
21:24Mitchell, the pass to Herder.
21:26Here's Achimura.
21:27Beyond the arc.
21:28Nope.
21:29Another miss.
21:300 for 2 to start the game.
21:34Halliburton outside.
21:35There's the triple.
21:37That one is off.
21:41And so it's the Indiana Pacers.
21:43They have a nice nine-point cushion at the end of the quarter.
21:47Just pounding the painted area.
21:49That's helped them build an advantage.
21:51All right, now let's check in with Allie LaForce.
21:53Allie, what do you have?
21:54I'm here with Coach Rick Carlisle.
21:56Coach, what's the message that you're going to deliver to the guys in the locker room?
22:01You know, we just got to maintain energy.
22:03We're playing against a team that's a really good team.
22:05We got to keep turnovers down.
22:07We got to rebound.
22:09Energy is something you can control.
22:11Thanks, Coach.
22:12Thanks very much, Allie.
22:13And folks, we'll be right back to start the second half of this game.
22:39Welcome in for halftime.
22:41And what's on tap, you ask?
22:43I can answer that.
22:44So far, it's been a nice outing for the Indiana Pacers.
22:49Some teams just play slow and methodical.
22:52These guys have taken the F1 approach.
22:54Faster, faster.
22:55Didn't know you were into race cars, big fella.
22:57You taking me to Monaco?
22:59I got room on the plane, Ernie.
23:01Oh, let's just drive.
23:06And now let's take a glimpse at some of the games on the upcoming schedule.
23:10And for that game against the Celtics, they don't want to say it, but they are very confident coming into
23:17this one.
23:17And who can blame them?
23:19They played some good ball this season.
23:21Their opponent, not so much.
23:24Thanks for tuning in.
23:26Now it's time to head back over to Brian Anderson for the start of the third quarter.
23:45Well, for those just tuning in, thanks for being with us.
23:48Second half of this game still to play.
23:50Tyrese Halliburton has been sensational.
23:53Yeah, tonight, he's done a great job of slashing through the lane and finishing.
23:57And you love that mindset he has going at the rim.
24:01He hasn't settled for anything, and he's been the aggressor all game long.
24:12Well, Grant, as more and more teams look to get up and down, you think that lends itself to going
24:17deeper down the roster?
24:18Oh, definitely B.A.
24:20Also, with the G League and bigger coaching staffs enabling end-of-the-bench guys to get more reps,
24:26it helps them stay ready when their number is called.
24:29Siakam and Jackson playing together in the frontcourt.
24:32On the wings, Neesmith and Matherin.
24:34And it's Halliburton in at the one spot.
24:36That's the five for the Pacers.
24:38Given his range, you'd expect him to capitalize on that opener.
24:43Mitchell finds Herter.
24:44Down low.
24:45Here's Kata.
24:46That one falls.
24:47Nice setup by Mitchell.
24:49Mitchell's got assist number five here tonight.
24:52They just look so overwhelmed inside.
24:54You know, that's why they continue to get attacked.
24:57Oh, and there's a one-hand jam.
25:00And a good job following the play by Matherin.
25:03Effort like that will always be well-rewarded.
25:10Halliburton against Mitchell.
25:11And there's James from the arc.
25:13Pure from three-point range.
25:16James has got seven points in the game.
25:18Slow reaction from the D, and it cost him three.
25:21Here's Neesmith.
25:24James with the rebound.
25:26Halftime didn't do them any favors offensively.
25:29They've missed four of their last five shots.
25:32And the layup is good off the glass.
25:35James has got five points in the quarter.
25:38And their offensive game plan is clear.
25:40Get it inside.
25:42A total goal.
25:42And that's a foul called on Kevin Herter.
25:46That's his first foul of the game.
25:57Just over a minute and a half played in the third.
26:00Halliburton for three.
26:01Oh, making it look easy.
26:03Halliburton.
26:04At the perimeter, Halliburton has a lot of confidence.
26:07He's just about always ready to take that shot.
26:10And the visitors call time here.
26:18And here we can check out the story for Tyrese Halliburton.
26:22And over the last five games, his field goal percentage has increased.
26:25And you can make a case his confidence as well because of this.
26:38Gotten three of four shots to fall so far in the third.
26:41Mitchell drives in.
26:42That one's good for two.
26:44Okay, so they've looked energized and focused starting this half.
26:48Coming out of the break, making four out of their first five.
26:51First team.
27:00Pacers leading by four.
27:05Into the lane.
27:06Uneasy two on the layup.
27:09Neesmith's got seven points.
27:10He's at his best when he's assertive like that.
27:13Don't take any chances.
27:15Just take it to the rim.
27:17Achimura.
27:17The pass to Kata.
27:18Shoots over Jackson.
27:20No good.
27:21A bit long that time.
27:23Indiana's gone.
27:24Only one of three from deep here in the third.
27:27You know, Grant, for a guy who started playing basketball at age 17,
27:30Siakam has put together quite the resume.
27:33Yeah, B.A.
27:34Pascal is a champion.
27:36He's got multiple all-star and all-NBA selections.
27:40And one of the great developmental stories.
27:42When you think about his discovery through basketball without borders.
27:46Three-quarter Matherin.
27:47Down it goes.
27:48And a great assist by Halliburton.
27:51And now it's an 11-point Indiana lead.
27:56Shot to stop the run.
27:58Herter gets the bucket.
27:59Herter's got his third bucket of the night.
28:01Always finding a way to get the ball in the hoop.
28:04Herter can spot up all over the place.
28:07Here's Neesmith.
28:08And it's in after a nice bounce off the right iron.
28:12And the Pacers lead by 11.
28:15He's gotten five of eight shots to go in the third.
28:20Mitchell finds Achimura.
28:22Here's Keita.
28:23Oh, and makes it with the kiss.
28:25Give him eight points now.
28:27Oh, I love that possession for them.
28:30Ending with an assisted bucket.
28:35Neesmith with it.
28:36Nine points in the game.
28:38Puts one up from 19.
28:39And the shot is good.
28:41Dropping it off the front of the rim.
28:4324 points for Tyrese Halliburton.
28:45This is a shot Halliburton's developed.
28:48The mid-range jumper.
28:49Here's Herter.
28:51The Pacers pull it in.
28:53Jackson's got five rebounds tonight.
28:55Let's check in with our reporter, Allie LaForce.
28:58Well, the Pacers are moving as one.
29:00Coach Rick Carlisle said,
29:02The thing I love about this team is that we're a true team.
29:04We're a group that needs each other.
29:06We work at communication.
29:07We're collaborative.
29:09We make sure our guys have a voice, and we're all in it together.
29:12Brian, back to you.
29:13They win by committee.
29:15Thank you very much for the report, Allie.
29:17He's done everything he can tonight,
29:20trying to keep this team competitive.
29:22Takes a 13-footer.
29:24Achimura with a rebound.
29:26Achimura's got four rebounds in the game.
29:28Inside.
29:29Here's Herter.
29:30That falls.
29:31Nice feed that time from James.
29:34Herter's got four points this quarter.
29:36These are exactly the kind of shots they want to generate each and every time down the floor.
29:41And he hits it and gets hacked.
29:44A three-point chance here if he can convert.
29:46And this is his second trip to the line tonight.
29:49Toppin, he's checked in for Indiana.
29:51Nimhart comes in for Neesmith.
29:53Second team count.
29:56At the line.
29:57Third Indiana.
29:58Free throw good.
29:59Halliburton.
30:00Well, Richard, you would know something about this.
30:02Is the wing position the most important in the NBA right now?
30:06I would say once we got to the point forward position of the Scottie Pippins,
30:11of the Penny Hardaways,
30:13it became the most important position in the NBA,
30:16and it still stands true.
30:19First one falls for him.
30:20A reliable role player.
30:22Hachimura's versatility, especially scoring-wise,
30:25is what makes him so valuable.
30:28And both free throws good for Hachimura.
30:32And Halliburton has got the ball here for the Pacers.
30:35Puts up a three.
30:37Kata pulls it in.
30:39Kata's got rebound number seven tonight.
30:43Pass to Herter.
30:45Here's Gillespie.
30:47Now here is James.
30:48He's guarded by Nimhart.
30:51And it's Hachimura missing.
30:53Indiana leading by ten.
30:55To the paint.
30:56Here's Toppin.
30:57Gleys it up and in off the pretty assist.
31:00Toppin's got seven points in the game.
31:02And trust me, when the D's slow to react,
31:04he'll be the first guy to make them pay.
31:07Yeah, they're going to do a much better job
31:08of putting a little bit of pressure on him on his way to the hoop.
31:12So it's the Pacers now.
31:17Alliburton outside.
31:19Second chance effort.
31:21Down low.
31:22Siakam drops it in.
31:23A fantastic athlete.
31:26We love the effort Siakam shows on the glass to keep plays going.
31:30Gillespie passes to Kata.
31:33Sinks that one.
31:35Now shooting five of ten and looking sharp.
31:37Scoring well this quarter.
31:39Picking up steam as he goes.
31:43Alliburton for three.
31:45Kata pulls it in.
31:48Gone one of two shooting from the perimeter since halftime.
31:51And it's slammed in by Hachimura.
31:54Oh, what a finish.
31:56Ruri's showing off that athletic ability.
31:59Toppin.
31:59And a slam dunk by Toppin.
32:02And this kind of sick slam is just one of the reasons this team is in charge of this
32:08game right now, B.A.
32:09You know, there's an edge the way they played.
32:11And a confidence they're not afraid to show.
32:14Sinks the tray.
32:16Herter's got seven points here in the quarter.
32:18He's taking what he can get here as a three in each half.
32:22And timeout called by Rick Carlisle.
32:24He's going to take a minute to regroup with his players.
32:34And Indiana with some changes.
32:37Huff's checked in for Siakam.
32:38Walker comes in for Matherith.
32:40And it's McConnell in for Halliburton.
32:53Here's McConnell.
32:54McConnell, as far as his production, he's averaging about eight points per game.
33:02Toppin outside.
33:04Grills it from deep.
33:06Toppin's got 12 points.
33:07What was the defense thinking?
33:09I mean, that's the wrong guy to leave open.
33:13Here's Mitchell.
33:15Indiana with a rebound.
33:16And he's usually able to score on that type of defense rather easily.
33:20Surprising to see him come away empty.
33:22A quality pass setting up a quality shot.
33:26It's just textbook basketball.
33:28Gone two of three from outside so far in the third quarter.
33:33Mitchell, the pass to Watson.
33:35Ellis outside.
33:37To the middle.
33:39Shoots over Nembhard.
33:40Pass to Najee.
33:41Back to Ellis.
33:44Good on the bucket.
33:46Ellis has got this first bucket of the night.
33:48Good play call.
33:50And good execution.
33:51The offense running on all cylinders.
33:53Here's Nembhard.
33:55Outside for McConnell.
33:58No good on the three.
34:00Shooting a terrific 58% from the floor.
34:03Hey, kept it simple.
34:05No reason to get fancy right now, B.A.
34:08Yeah, he's just looking to find shots and produce for his team.
34:11Let's go, man.
34:13Let's go, man.
34:14Now Walker from behind the arc.
34:17And no good.
34:18Trying to get that one to fall.
34:20Tyrese Halliburton getting it done for the Pacers.
34:2327 on the night.
34:25He's had it his way.
34:26We'll be right back after this word.
34:34Rick Carlisle had some advice for his team.
34:37Let's hear what he had to say.
34:38Hold your ground.
34:39Hold your ground.
34:40Your job is just to stay in front of this guy.
34:43No blow-bys.
34:45And Coach Carlisle reaching strong defense there.
34:48The basic fundamentals.
34:49Doesn't want to see anyone on his team get burned on this end.
34:54And this is it.
34:56Glad to have you along for this fourth quarter.
34:58They've got Keyon Ellis.
35:00Peyton Watson is out there with Zeke Nagy.
35:02Then there's Prince.
35:03And it's Mitchell in at the one.
35:06The three from Mitchell.
35:08Gets rebounded by Indiana.
35:11Toppen's got a sixth rebound on the night.
35:15Up clear.
35:16Look for Nembhardt.
35:17Ellis with a rebound.
35:18And the defense gets bailed out by the miss.
35:21He usually converts that.
35:23Played it in with a nice touch off the window.
35:26They are passing the ball around tremendously right now.
35:33McConnell finds Siakam.
35:35Let's go with a three.
35:36That one's good.
35:37On the assist from McConnell.
35:40McConnell's got three assists tonight.
35:42And the defense is really allowing them too much room on the perimeter.
35:46Now here's Ellis.
35:47Here's Watson.
35:48And they waste no time getting those three points back.
35:52In full-on catch-up mode.
35:54They're raining threes right now.
35:59Siakam left side.
36:01Toppen outside.
36:02Takes the three.
36:03Another three for Indiana.
36:05They're getting torched on the perimeter.
36:08Four of the last five buckets have been threes.
36:11Mitchell with the ball.
36:12And it's Toppen picking him up.
36:14And Obi Toppen gets the whistle that time.
36:17That's foul number two for him.
36:19Tough break for the defense.
36:20I mean, he took the hit, but he didn't get the call.
36:23Halliburton's checked in for Walker.
36:33And a little over a minute and a half gone by in the fourth.
36:36The offensive rebound.
36:38Kata gets the bucket.
36:39Well, after an uneven first half, he's managed to right the ship and get things going.
36:46Inside.
36:48And it's out of bounds.
36:49They say it was last touch by Siakam.
37:00Here's Mitchell.
37:04Last quarter of play.
37:06About two minutes in now.
37:10McConnell against Mitchell.
37:12And here's Toppen from the arc.
37:14Ellis with a rebound.
37:17Gone one of two from deep in this quarter.
37:19The three for Prince.
37:21That one's good.
37:22Mitchell making the play.
37:25Mitchell's got nine assists in the game.
37:27Great passing.
37:29Pass to Nimhart.
37:32And he gets the bucket.
37:34And the Pacers lead by nine.
37:36Great dime by Halliburton.
37:38Remember, he's led the league in assists.
37:43Down low.
37:44Here's Watson.
37:45Nice pass.
37:46Nice catch.
37:47And a resounding dunk.
37:49They're going at it on offense.
37:51Neither team backing down.
37:53Man, this has been a fun one.
37:55But look, who doesn't love a high-scoring game?
37:58Now here's McConnell.
37:59Three-pointer.
38:00Halliburton.
38:00He buries it from three.
38:03Halliburton's got 11 in the second half.
38:05He's hit a pair of threes each half, making a significant impact.
38:11Mitchell.
38:11And he makes it on the layup.
38:13And man, is he in a zone right now.
38:15Seems like he can't miss.
38:18Indiana leading by eight.
38:21Pulls up on the wing.
38:24Watson with a rebound.
38:26Watson's got a sixth rebound on the night.
38:30Kata.
38:30Pass to Watson.
38:32Hits the rim on the way in.
38:33And the bucket is good.
38:34In crunch time, trying to get the foul, the bucket, or both.
38:41Three-pointer.
38:42Halliburton.
38:43Prince grabs the miss.
38:45And just terrible defense.
38:47I don't know how he missed that shot.
38:49Pass to Mitchell.
38:52Outside Watson.
38:53Here's Ellis.
38:54And he got the whistle on the way up.
38:57So he'll be headed to the line for a pair.
39:00Heading play to stop that easy layup right there.
39:02I mean, make him earn it at the line.
39:05And let's get your take, guys, on the scoring breakdown for the Pacers.
39:08All game long, they've been making it rain from the arc.
39:12And look, they've done it by feeding the hot hands.
39:15They're also finding a lot of points tonight off of transition play.
39:19Running the floor and using the fast break to beat the defense.
39:22Catching up on the changes for Indiana.
39:24Jackson, he's checked in for Toppin.
39:27Matherin comes in for Nimhart.
39:28And Aaron Neesmith subbed in for McConnell.
39:31Now here's Halliburton.
39:33And the dunk by Halliburton.
39:35Oh, tenacious stuff from Halliburton.
39:38Making his shot while absorbing a foul.
39:41James has checked in for Ellis.
39:43First team foul.
39:46At the line.
39:48To the Pacers.
39:49Tyrese and Lambertin.
39:56Gone two of three from beyond the arc here in the fourth.
40:00Caden.
40:00Pass to Hachimura.
40:02Yep, that one goes.
40:04Looking confident inside.
40:05At six foot eight, Hachimura is more than capable of inflicting some damage down there.
40:12Siakam finds Matherin.
40:22Clock at six.
40:26Indiana needs to get a shot off.
40:28Kept alive.
40:29Kicks it out to Siakam.
40:32Three-pointer off the mark.
40:36Got an eight of ten attempts in.
40:38Very productive here in the fourth.
40:42The three from Mitchell.
40:44No good that time.
40:46His consistency just hasn't been there this quarter in terms of his shooting.
40:52Now Jackson.
40:53Oh-ho!
40:54A gorgeous feed.
40:56He hammered it down.
40:57And although he's undersized at his position, his vertical, yeah, that'll clean up a few mistakes.
41:03And the visitors call time here.
41:09Let's go now to the sideline and catch up with Allie LaForce.
41:13Hey guys.
41:13Over that break, I was able to catch the message that the visiting team coach was giving to his team.
41:18He said to them, quote, we've worked hard to come back.
41:20We have them on the ropes, but we have yet to land the knockout blow.
41:25We'll see if they can.
41:26Back to you.
41:27And Allie thanks.
41:28Herter.
41:29And there it is!
41:31After some misses in the first, he's making up for it now.
41:35And here's Halliburton.
41:37He'll bring it up for the Indiana Pacers.
41:40For three.
41:41Oh!
41:42Allie!
41:43The Rainmaker!
41:45Hard to win games when you allow clean looks from the perimeter.
41:52Mitchell against Halliburton.
41:53Owning the post right there!
41:55Maybe they've been going to him a little too much.
41:58Now he's having a great game, but his team is losing, and that is all that matters.
42:03Now here's Siakam.
42:07From downtown, Siakam cashes in the triple.
42:11Their strategy has been pretty simple here in the second half.
42:15Attack from three-point range.
42:17And you see this so much more nowadays in the NBA.
42:20Teams putting a larger emphasis on jacking up threes.
42:24Now Herter shoots.
42:27Mitchell.
42:28Cash from downtown!
42:31If you give him that kind of separation, oh, he's going to take full advantage.
42:38Siakam with it.
42:39Achimura covering.
42:41Here's Matherin.
42:43And no one in the vicinity!
42:45He's got that guard quickness.
42:48Matherin showing off his catch-and-shoot ability.
42:50Now James.
42:52Shoots a three!
42:54Siakam there for the rebound.
43:00One-nineteen left to play in the fourth quarter.
43:05Halliburton penetrating.
43:07Siakam.
43:08James rips down the board.
43:11Gone three of six from downtown so far in the fourth.
43:15Now Achimura.
43:19Drills it directly off the lead pass.
43:23Nice ball movement there.
43:24That's how you break down the defense.
43:27Well, Indiana shooting just a phenomenal clip.
43:2959% here in the fourth.
43:31Up again!
43:32Just in time with the putback.
43:35Great anticipation on the tip-in.
43:37He was ready to make that play.
43:41Now Mitchell.
43:43Outside Achimura.
43:44Puts up the tray.
43:46Oh, it misses.
43:51Matherin.
43:52It's money from deep.
43:54Because that's got to be the dagger.
43:56This is how you finish a game.
43:58And it felt like they just flipped the switch to go on that run and seal the game.
44:03Saving their best basketball for the end.
44:05Always smart.
44:06Grant, wouldn't be a bad idea here to slow it down.
44:09Yeah.
44:09Coach is definitely looking for patience and execution.
44:13Two seconds separating the shot clock and the game clock.
44:16From deep.
44:17Booyah!
44:18He sinks the triple.
44:20I want Halliburton running my offense.
44:23Tyrese is a fantastic decision maker.
44:28Kevin Hitler.
44:29Three times.
44:36And so it's the Pacers taking care of business.
44:39And this one, a clean win.
44:41And one where they clearly showed better energy.
44:44Yes, so true.
44:45They put on a show here at home.
44:47And I really think they had that extra swagger and confidence, too.
44:51And Ali LaForce has something for us on the sidelines.
44:54Hey, Ali.
44:56Hey there.
44:57I'm here with Pascal Siakam.
44:58The shots were falling for you tonight.
45:01How would you like the flow offensively?
45:04I like it.
45:05You know, we play for each other like we always do.
45:07Move the ball around.
45:09Get the open shots.
45:10And today, it went in.
45:11So, you got to continue to play.
45:13It's helpful when it goes in.
45:14Thanks so much, Pascal.
45:16All right, Ali.
45:17Thanks.
45:17Great stuff there.
45:18Well, folks, that's going to do it for now.
45:20For Grant Hill, Richard Jefferson, and Ali LaForce, this is Brian Anderson.
45:26Thanks for watching The NBA, presented by 2K Sports.
45:30And let's reveal our player of the game, Tyrese Halliburton.
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