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00:00:07Oh, my God.
00:00:29Oh, my God.
00:01:01A look at Indiana's starting group.
00:01:03We've got Pascal Siakam.
00:01:05Aaron Neesmith is out there with Andrew Nimhart.
00:01:08Then there's Jairus Walker.
00:01:09And it's Huff in at the center position.
00:01:11And for the Mavericks, Washington and Gaffer in the combo inside.
00:01:15Flag is out there with Max Christie.
00:01:17And it's Marshall in at the three.
00:01:19And due to some injuries, we're not seeing these teams in full strength, Greg.
00:01:23Yeah, B.A., some adjustments have been made.
00:01:26And, you know, if the player stepping in can be effective enough, they might just earn an increased role on
00:01:33their team moving forward.
00:01:34Here's Huff.
00:01:36Pass to Nimhart.
00:01:42And it's Flag with a rebound.
00:01:44Well, we talk about the value of great rim protection.
00:01:46That's a shot he typically makes.
00:01:49Here's Gaffer.
00:01:49Count it.
00:01:50One for one to start the game.
00:01:52As pretty much any coach, that's how he'd like to start the game.
00:01:56Let's go now to the sideline and catch up with Allie LaForce.
00:02:00A bit ago, Jason Kidd and I were able to chat.
00:02:02We got to talking about Pascal Siakam.
00:02:04I'll be honest.
00:02:05I love his game, Coach said.
00:02:07But we have to look at ways to stop him.
00:02:09And hopefully we can disrupt his rhythm and push him off his spots.
00:02:12So not letting Pascal get what he wants is the game plan here.
00:02:15Back over to you.
00:02:16Thanks for that, Allie.
00:02:21Down low.
00:02:22It's stolen by Washington.
00:02:27Left side, Christie.
00:02:31Here's Flag.
00:02:32He's guarded by Nimhart.
00:02:34The three from Washington.
00:02:35Knocks it down from a distance.
00:02:37That was silky smooth there by Washington.
00:02:40Only takes him a few seconds to lock and load.
00:02:43Siakam outside.
00:02:48And just around a minute and a half into this first quarter.
00:02:52The shot by Nimhart.
00:02:53No good.
00:02:54Defense doing just enough right there.
00:02:56Sometimes that's all you need.
00:03:01Here's Flag.
00:03:02He's guarded by Nimhart.
00:03:05And it's Flag missing.
00:03:08For Indiana, they've gone 0 for 3 for the floor to begin this one.
00:03:12Siakam for 3.
00:03:13Good.
00:03:14And it's Walker who picks up the assist.
00:03:16Rebault.
00:03:16A guy who can work the whole arc.
00:03:19Smooth corner shot by Pascal.
00:03:22Pass to Flag.
00:03:26Here's Washington.
00:03:27The 3 is up.
00:03:29The shot no good.
00:03:33Neesmith passes to Nimhart.
00:03:38First quarter of ball.
00:03:40Almost two and a half minutes in.
00:03:41Now here's Siakam.
00:03:43Over Washington.
00:03:46Siakam no good.
00:03:47And the Mavericks are in the planning stages for a new arena.
00:03:51Set to open by 2031.
00:03:52Yeah, their existing arena opened in 2001.
00:03:56A 30-year run for an NBA venue is pretty typical.
00:04:00And remember, it's big business.
00:04:02New arenas are often the anchor tenant for larger developments.
00:04:06A good look from Siakam.
00:04:08Plenty of room to knock down that one.
00:04:10Siakam's got five.
00:04:12And just so accurate off the path.
00:04:14I mean, I love whenever Siakam decides to go right up with it like that.
00:04:18Well, I'll tell you what.
00:04:19The big guy knows how to do that.
00:04:20Throw it down.
00:04:22Dallas shooting their first free throw in this game.
00:04:25Keep it to Dallas.
00:04:27Jay Huck.
00:04:28First personal.
00:04:29First team foul.
00:04:32At the line for Dallas.
00:04:34Daniel Gaffer.
00:04:35One shot.
00:04:37One shot.
00:04:38One shot.
00:04:40One shot.
00:04:42One shot.
00:04:52That free throw good from Gaffer.
00:04:54And last season, the Pacers started the playoffs with home court advantage
00:04:58for the first time in over a decade, Grant.
00:05:00Yeah, the fourth seed in the East, B.A.
00:05:02And with a blend of youth and experience on the roster,
00:05:06this is a team built to win now and into the future.
00:05:09And the basket by Siakam.
00:05:11You have to take Siakam seriously at the arc.
00:05:14He can hurt you from there.
00:05:17Outside Christie.
00:05:22And here in the first quarter, a little over three and a half minutes play.
00:05:27Back to Washington.
00:05:29Shot clock at five.
00:05:30Pass to Gaffer.
00:05:32It's rebounded by Indiana.
00:05:34That's the shot you hoped for.
00:05:36Right at the rim.
00:05:37Just couldn't capitalize.
00:05:41Outside Walker.
00:05:43Here's Huff.
00:05:43He's guarded by Gaffer.
00:05:48Nimhart outside.
00:05:50Shoots.
00:05:51Kept alive.
00:05:53It's good.
00:05:53On the foot back.
00:05:55And this game is tied up now.
00:05:58Oh, phenomenal hustle.
00:06:00He has a knack for those boards.
00:06:02Man, he is tenacious when that ball goes up.
00:06:04That's what they've got him out there for, fella.
00:06:08Now here's Gaffer.
00:06:09Seven points in the game.
00:06:10Got it.
00:06:11Good job in the low post.
00:06:13Gaffer's got nine points.
00:06:14Good passing to set that up.
00:06:17Teamwork on display.
00:06:21Nimhart for three.
00:06:22Another three for Indiana.
00:06:24He's consistent from out there.
00:06:26Especially when you give him that kind of room.
00:06:30Pass to Marshall.
00:06:34Fires from deep.
00:06:36The rebound by Neesmith.
00:06:38He's got to be mad at himself.
00:06:40He won't get a better look than that.
00:06:43Siakam, no good.
00:06:44And the defense got away with one there.
00:06:46I mean, that's a shot he typically makes.
00:06:49Outside Christie.
00:06:51And here's Washington.
00:06:55Puts up a three.
00:06:57It's rebounded by Pascal Siakam.
00:06:59And so it's Siakam with it.
00:07:01He brings it up for Indiana.
00:07:05To the middle.
00:07:08And wrestling for it there.
00:07:10But no one has possession.
00:07:11We'll have a jump ball.
00:07:19Puff.
00:07:20The pass to Nimhart.
00:07:23There's Neesmith with a three.
00:07:24Pure from three-point range.
00:07:27That right there.
00:07:29That's the kind of look this system is designed to create.
00:07:33Pass to flag.
00:07:36Christie with a screen on Nimhart.
00:07:39Inside.
00:07:40Here's Washington.
00:07:43Missed inside.
00:07:44He hasn't been able to find his touch this quarter.
00:07:47To me, it appears he's starting to lose his composure a little bit.
00:07:50But we'll see if he can regroup and get back into a better rhythm.
00:07:54Here's Huff.
00:07:55No points yet.
00:07:58Shot clock at six.
00:08:00Nimhart for three.
00:08:01And the rebound goes to Dallas.
00:08:04You wonder where was the defense that time.
00:08:07But they got lucky.
00:08:08To the paint.
00:08:11And there's a three-second violation.
00:08:28Pacers leading by four.
00:08:32Pass to Huff.
00:08:36Now here's Nimhart.
00:08:42Outside Neesmith.
00:08:44Knocks down the triple.
00:08:47Neesmith's got six points.
00:08:48Most any coach loves points coming off assists.
00:08:52The Mavericks have gone five of twelve in this first quarter.
00:08:55So Jason Kidd's decided to call timeout here.
00:08:58He's going to gather the troops and talk it over.
00:09:00One thing about Andrew Nimhart.
00:09:02You appreciate the passion he plays with, Clark.
00:09:04Yeah, I love his toughness.
00:09:06I mean, he just is unflappable.
00:09:08He's persistent at the defensive end.
00:09:10Plays at his own face.
00:09:12Unafraid of the big moments.
00:09:14Makes big plays and shots.
00:09:16I mean, you can see and feel his fire.
00:09:19Even though he's not overly demonstrative in how he does what he does.
00:09:54I mean, you can see and feel his fire.
00:10:16I mean, you can see and feel his fire.
00:10:41Gafford with the ball.
00:10:43He's got nine.
00:10:44Pass the flag.
00:10:46The fadeaway.
00:10:49Hupp pulls it in.
00:10:50When you're wide open like that, no need to fade away.
00:10:55Nimhart outside.
00:10:57Here's Hupp.
00:10:59So nice passing by Indiana here.
00:11:04Siakam finds Walker.
00:11:06Down to five on the shot clock.
00:11:09Here's Nimhart.
00:11:11Here's Nimhart.
00:11:11And the rebound goes to the Mavericks.
00:11:14Flag's got five rebounds in the game.
00:11:16Pass to Washington.
00:11:17Just out the run.
00:11:19Indiana with a rebound.
00:11:21The green light they gave him early should probably turn red.
00:11:25He needs to get others involved.
00:11:27Takes one from ten feet.
00:11:29Siakam no good.
00:11:30Mavericks trail by seven.
00:11:35Now here's Gafford.
00:11:39Marshall outside.
00:11:41Takes a three.
00:11:43No luck on that one.
00:11:46The Pacers have gone seven of sixteen so far.
00:11:50Siakam.
00:11:51Pass to Nimhart.
00:11:56Back to Siakam.
00:12:00And that one goes four for seven for him so far.
00:12:03Oh, an aggressive move there by Siakam.
00:12:06Using the length to finish inside.
00:12:09So Jason Kidds decided to call timeout here.
00:12:12He's going to talk it over with his guys.
00:12:15And he's going to jump in.
00:12:18And I'm in the room.
00:12:20Good shot.
00:12:22Big shot.
00:12:23Shot a praise in your face while your wrist lost.
00:12:25Last two minutes.
00:12:27I'ma drop ten.
00:12:28Open down.
00:12:28I'm in the room.
00:12:29Yeah, I got them.
00:12:30Quick shot.
00:12:32Big shot.
00:12:33Shot a praise in your face while your wrist lost.
00:12:35It's lost.
00:12:36You know what they can't receive me.
00:12:37Never on my level even if we in the same league.
00:12:40Talking too much on the court.
00:12:41You a pick squeak.
00:12:43Don't make me cross over.
00:12:44Watch your kids scream
00:12:48Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10
00:12:50But we down, I'm alone, yeah, I got them
00:12:53Quick shot, big shot
00:12:55Stop freezing your face while you're in slime
00:12:58Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10
00:13:00But we down, I'm alone, yeah, I got them
00:13:03Quick shot, big shot
00:13:05Stop freezing your face while you're in slime
00:13:08You know what they can't receive me
00:13:10Never on my level, even if we in a safe league
00:13:13Talking too much on the court, you a pipsqueak
00:13:15Don't make me cross over, watch your kids scream
00:13:21Last two minutes, I'ma drop 10
00:13:23But we down, I'm alone, yeah, I got them
00:13:24Go for Dallas, Middleton comes in for Washington
00:13:27And it's Nimhart in for Christie
00:13:29Then for Indiana, Shepard, he's checked in for Walker
00:13:32And it's McConnell in for Neesman
00:13:42Mavericks trail by nine
00:13:45Passed the flag, now Marshall
00:13:49Three-pointer is up, Middleton drills it from deep
00:13:52Boy, when you got the jump shot that Chris Middleton has
00:13:55You're always a weapon, which means you help create spacing for your teammates
00:14:00Now here's Siakam
00:14:02He's got 10
00:14:06And here's Shepard for three
00:14:08And the rebound goes to Dallas
00:14:10Flag's got his seventh rebound here tonight
00:14:14Nimhart, the pass to Gafford
00:14:16Here's Flag, fires the three
00:14:19It's hauled in by McConnell
00:14:23Pass to Nimhart
00:14:31McConnell looking around
00:14:36Here's Huff, he's guarded by Gafford
00:14:38Indiana needs to get off a shot here
00:14:41The shot by Nimhart, no good
00:14:44Mavericks trail by six
00:14:45The 2025 playoffs had some incredible comebacks, Clark
00:14:49Indiana had some all-timers
00:14:51That was absolutely unreal, the excitement, the drama, the close finishes
00:14:55I mean, unbelievable
00:14:57How about these wins for the Pacers?
00:14:59Down by seven with less than 40 seconds against the Bucs
00:15:01Got it done
00:15:02Also trailed by seven with under a minute
00:15:05Versus the Cavs, won that one
00:15:07And losing by nine in the last minute against the Knicks
00:15:10And came through again with a win
00:15:14And even in the finals
00:15:16They made some miraculous comeback wins against OKC
00:15:20Had at least one miraculous comeback win
00:15:23So, an amazing clutch playoff performance by the Indiana Pacers
00:15:30The first one falls
00:15:32You know, Grant, for a guy who started playing basketball at age 17
00:15:35Siakam has put together quite the resume
00:15:38Yeah, B.A.
00:15:39Pascal is a champion
00:15:41He's got multiple all-star and all-NBA selections
00:15:45And one of the great developmental stories
00:15:48When you think about his discovery through basketball without borders
00:15:52Siakam hits them both
00:15:53Looking back at the start of his career
00:15:55Siakam only took a year or two to make his mark
00:15:58And you know, B.A., he's just the kind of guy we love watching play
00:16:01I mean, you know what you're going to get from him every night
00:16:03Tremendous effort and the ability to impact the game at both ends
00:16:07He's consistent, reliable, steady
00:16:09And he can be explosive at the offensive end
00:16:12Now here's McConnell
00:16:13No points so far
00:16:17And there's Siakam
00:16:18That one's good
00:16:19On the assist from McConnell
00:16:21And the Pacers lead by 10
00:16:24A minute 35 left in the first quarter of the game
00:16:27Marshall outside
00:16:32Now Middleton
00:16:33Gafford with a screen on Siakam
00:16:35To the inside
00:16:37And the dunk by Gafford
00:16:39And Middleton just does a little bit of everything out there
00:16:41A perfect team player
00:16:44And here are the Pacers now
00:16:46They're on a 20-7 run
00:16:51Pass to Siakam
00:16:55Nimhart outside
00:16:56From behind the arc
00:16:58The Mavericks pull it in
00:17:03Marshall outside
00:17:04With the drive
00:17:05Stolen by Siakam
00:17:10Siakam against Middleton
00:17:12To the middle
00:17:13Here's Gafford
00:17:14And the dunk by Gafford
00:17:16Adding insult to injury
00:17:18With the dunk off the steal
00:17:20Nice to see a good play on D
00:17:22That led to some fireworks
00:17:24Well, turning defense to offense
00:17:26As we talk about it all the time
00:17:28Try to hit your opponent at the other end
00:17:31Before they can set up the defense
00:17:33Here's Siakam
00:17:34After the basket by Dallas
00:17:36Indiana again missing
00:17:41Here's Nimhart
00:17:42Still no points
00:17:51Pass to Middleton
00:17:54Over Siakam
00:17:55Over Siakam
00:17:55No good from 11 feet
00:17:57And so it's the Indiana Pacers
00:17:59Leading by six
00:18:00As we wrap up the quarter
00:18:02Their work from distance has been impressive
00:18:04And it's put them in this lead right now
00:18:07Back to the game
00:18:08After this break
00:18:31If you're just joining us
00:18:33We played through one quarter in this one
00:18:35All right guys
00:18:36What do you think about the offensive approach
00:18:38We've seen so far for the Pacers
00:18:40You know, so far in this one
00:18:41These guys have been knocking it down from distance
00:18:43We've got to like their confidence
00:18:45As this game continues
00:18:46They're on a nice roll
00:18:47And I just love playing on teams like this
00:18:50Passing teams
00:18:51You can tell they really like playing with each other
00:18:53And hopefully they keep this up
00:18:55On the court for the Pacers
00:18:56Second quarter underway
00:18:58Top it out there with Shepard
00:18:59Then there's T.J. McConnell
00:19:01And it's Jones
00:19:02In at the shooting guard position
00:19:03Now here's Nimhard
00:19:05They set a pick
00:19:08And here's Thompson for three
00:19:09Goes back up
00:19:11And no problem from Bagley
00:19:13As he finishes at the rim
00:19:15Bagley's got his first points of the game
00:19:17They're punishing those late defensive rotations
00:19:20Getting good looks inside throughout the half
00:19:23McConnell finds Jones
00:19:28Here's Shepard
00:19:29Defended by Thompson
00:19:30And it's Shepard missing
00:19:32He expects to make every one of those
00:19:34And we expect him to make them too
00:19:36Thompson passes to Middleton
00:19:38And it died
00:19:40He sends it right off the glass
00:19:43Pass to Jones
00:19:48McConnell outside
00:19:49Here's Shepard
00:19:50Here's Potter
00:19:51He's covered by Bagley
00:19:54Now Toppin
00:19:55Launches a three
00:19:58And he recovers it
00:20:02And here's McConnell
00:20:04Yet to see a basket
00:20:05Back to Toppin
00:20:07For three
00:20:09The rebound by Nimhard
00:20:11Mavericks trail by four
00:20:12They've been having major problems offensively
00:20:15Definitely in a bit of a dry spell
00:20:18Pass to Middleton
00:20:22Thompson scanning the floor
00:20:25Oh Thompson
00:20:26Buries the train
00:20:28Extremely dangerous from that range
00:20:30That's Thompson's comfort zone right there
00:20:32Gives us a chance to catch up with
00:20:34Allie LaForce
00:20:35This is the fourth and now longest coaching stop for the Mavericks
00:20:39Jason Kitt
00:20:40Harry Irving said
00:20:42He's learned from the past
00:20:43And coaching jobs that he's had
00:20:44And being with different players
00:20:45And seeing them improve
00:20:47Now his master is coaching philosophy
00:20:49And being an originator
00:20:50Guys back over to you
00:20:52He's seen it all
00:20:53Allie appreciate the report
00:20:54I think he's gone completely dry
00:20:57Nothing is hitting
00:20:58And you know you can sense his frustration
00:21:00This is going to be a test of his resolve here
00:21:04And Indiana misses again
00:21:06And Williams has got the ball here
00:21:08For the Mavericks
00:21:10They haven't allowed any points in the second quarter
00:21:13Pass to Middleton
00:21:15He's got it
00:21:16Just two of seven from the field though
00:21:17All right on the line
00:21:19We've got our insider
00:21:20Shams Charania
00:21:21What do you have for it Shams?
00:21:22Thanks
00:21:23Well this new three point error
00:21:24Started with Stephen Curry
00:21:26And it's really in the last decade
00:21:28That we're seeing the long distance game
00:21:29Extend to the center position
00:21:31You look at the list of recent champions
00:21:33It seems it's also not a luxury
00:21:35But a necessity
00:21:36To have a paint presence
00:21:38Who can also stretch the floor
00:21:39From deep
00:21:40A nightmare to contain
00:21:42All right Shams
00:21:43Appreciate the report
00:21:44This is the final one
00:21:45He's got to be ready for the last
00:21:47And it's Deepak
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00:22:52Go for Dallas.
00:22:54Washington's checked in for Chris Middleton.
00:22:56Flag comes in for Clay Thompson.
00:22:58And Christie subbed in for Williams.
00:23:00Then for Indiana.
00:23:01Siakam, he's checked in for Potter.
00:23:03Walker comes in for Shepard.
00:23:05And Aaron Neesmith subbed in for Jones.
00:23:18Outside Walker.
00:23:21Some nice passing by Indiana here.
00:23:27Outside Neesmith.
00:23:28They still need this.
00:23:29Knocks down the long chain.
00:23:32Neesmith's got nine points.
00:23:34A lackluster effort on defense gave him the look he wanted.
00:23:37Nimhart, the pass to Bagley.
00:23:39Now Christie.
00:23:41Neesmith covering.
00:23:42Here's Flag outside.
00:23:44The rebound by Neesmith.
00:23:48Neesmith's got four rebounds now.
00:23:50Pass to Siakam.
00:23:52Oh, and there's the whistle on the shot.
00:23:55So two free throws for him coming up.
00:23:57E.J. Washington picks one up.
00:23:59I like how Siakam uses his body control to adjust to what the defense is doing.
00:24:19No good on the free throw.
00:24:30No good on the free throw.
00:24:41And the second free throw is good.
00:24:46Mavericks trail by three.
00:24:50Pass to Christie.
00:24:54Back to Nembhard.
00:24:59From downtown.
00:25:01And Toppin pulls it down.
00:25:06Now here's McConnell.
00:25:08Hasn't gotten one to fall yet.
00:25:14And here's Siakam.
00:25:15He's covered by Bagley.
00:25:19Strong bucket by Siakam.
00:25:21In certain nights, Siakam takes over.
00:25:24He's been aggressive here from the tip.
00:25:29Nimhart with it.
00:25:32Washington outside.
00:25:35Again, the miss by Dallas.
00:25:36He's letting it fly, but the results just have not been there.
00:25:42Siakam.
00:25:43Pass to McConnell.
00:25:44Now here's Neesmith.
00:25:48Pass to Siakam.
00:25:50From eight feet.
00:25:51And Indiana again with the bucket.
00:25:53And adding to this lead right now.
00:25:55Riding a wave of momentum.
00:25:58Yeah, you get the sense that they're going to start stretching this lead out a little bit.
00:26:02Now here's Washington.
00:26:06Here's Flagg.
00:26:07Shot to stop the run.
00:26:09Again, the miss by Dallas.
00:26:10Grant, look at a Cooper flag.
00:26:12His versatility is what makes him such a highly touted prospect.
00:26:16Yeah, B.A.
00:26:16Cooper can do a little of everything offensively.
00:26:19He also covers a lot of ground defensively at 6'9".
00:26:23And on top of his balanced skill set, his intangibles are just a leaf.
00:26:30Mavericks trail by seven.
00:26:32Offensively, it's been a struggle for them.
00:26:34Yeah, they need to string together some shots to have any kind of chance.
00:26:41Inside.
00:26:44Here's Bagley.
00:26:46Played it in with a nice touch off the window.
00:26:49Bagley's got four points this quarter.
00:26:51He relishes his role in this offense, and he's a natural leader, too.
00:26:56And timeout called by Rick Carline.
00:26:58He's going to take a minute to regroup with his players.
00:27:05Here comes the Rude Rude.
00:27:10Thank you, Mr. Bill and Bill.
00:27:13Thank you, Mr. Bill.
00:27:15Thank you, Mr. Bill and Bill.
00:28:12Daniel Gafford checked in for the Mavericks.
00:28:15Marshall comes in for Nimhart.
00:28:16Then for Indiana.
00:28:17Huff comes in for Toppin.
00:28:19And Andrew Nimhart subbed in for McConnell.
00:28:38It's Walker on the wing.
00:28:41Back to Nimhart.
00:28:45Pulls it from the top of the key.
00:28:47The Pacers again can't hit.
00:28:50Mavericks trail by five.
00:28:54Marshall outside.
00:28:56Crispy up top.
00:28:58That's the flag.
00:29:05The flag.
00:29:05Close one.
00:29:07Count it.
00:29:08The flag has a number of moves and shots to choose from in close.
00:29:11Already looking like a seasoned vet down there.
00:29:16Outside Walker.
00:29:20Back to Nimhart.
00:29:24From outside the arc.
00:29:25And it goes.
00:29:27But just two for ten so far.
00:29:29Got to fight harder to get over those screens.
00:29:31Well, I'm going to credit the screen.
00:29:33I mean, that's a good, strong pick he lays there.
00:29:36Now here's Washington.
00:29:38There's the screen.
00:29:40Let's the three fly.
00:29:42Walker pulls down the board.
00:29:43I didn't care for his shot selection that time.
00:29:46He needs to let the game come to him a little bit.
00:29:48Just relax.
00:29:49Take your time some.
00:29:51The Mavericks trailing.
00:29:54Here's flag.
00:29:55And so he draws the foul.
00:29:57Headed to the line to shoot a pair.
00:29:59Well, Grant, in 2024, you added Cooper flag to the USA Select team
00:30:04before he even played a game in college.
00:30:06You know, B.A., he made me look really good, too.
00:30:08You know, he performed extremely well against the men's national team.
00:30:13And at just the age of 17,
00:30:15he already looked like one of the better players on the court that day.
00:30:26He misses the free throw.
00:30:28And one thing that's incredible about Cooper flag,
00:30:31he should be in college this year.
00:30:33But he reclassified and instead is playing in the league.
00:30:53He hits the second from the line.
00:30:58Pacers leading by five.
00:31:02Siakam outside.
00:31:08Three-pointer.
00:31:10And the rebound goes to Dallas.
00:31:13Gafford's got his fourth rebound in this one.
00:31:18Washington right side.
00:31:21Gafford finds Washington.
00:31:23And he drops in the layup off the glass.
00:31:26Washington's got five points.
00:31:28He can capitalize from this area, too.
00:31:31Washington being assertive and looking to score.
00:31:33I like it.
00:31:38Siakam looking it over.
00:31:40And Indiana misses again.
00:31:42Mavericks trail by three.
00:31:45Pass to flag.
00:31:49Outside Christie.
00:31:52Here's flag.
00:31:56Five on the clock.
00:31:58Back to Christie.
00:32:00No good.
00:32:01That would have tied it.
00:32:03And here's Indiana now.
00:32:05They've led by as much as 10.
00:32:07It's stolen by Washington.
00:32:12Marshall on the wing.
00:32:14Walker covering.
00:32:15Out of bounds.
00:32:16It'll go to the Pacers.
00:32:33Indiana leading by three.
00:32:37Pass to Neesmith.
00:32:41Siakam outside.
00:32:46Let's it go from deep.
00:32:48Mavericks with the rebound.
00:32:52Christie.
00:32:53Pass it to Marshall.
00:32:57Outside Christie.
00:33:01Washington outside.
00:33:04The three is up.
00:33:05And it's Christie with a three.
00:33:08Christie's got himself on the board with a three there.
00:33:10Defensive mix-up for sure right there.
00:33:13Somehow, he was left open.
00:33:18Siakam outside.
00:33:22Pass to Hump.
00:33:26And here's Siakam.
00:33:28Lock at six.
00:33:30No good.
00:33:31And they can't put it into the drought.
00:33:36To the paint.
00:33:37Walker with the steal.
00:33:44Now, here's Siakam.
00:33:48Pass to Hump.
00:33:53Outside Walker.
00:33:55And here's Siakam for three.
00:33:58Siakam missing again.
00:33:59I like the aggressive approach.
00:34:01He's going to have to be more efficient.
00:34:04Christie passes to Marshall.
00:34:09Now, here's Gafford.
00:34:10Defense is right there.
00:34:12Here's Flagg.
00:34:13He's got it.
00:34:14That makes him two for eight.
00:34:16Hopefully, he can get it going now.
00:34:17And the handles won't fly off the scouting report.
00:34:21But Flagg was able to use them to get free.
00:34:24Lee Smith passes to DeMarc.
00:34:34And the shot's good.
00:34:36Nimhart's got eight.
00:34:37Hey, that right there was a lot of confidence, given the size of the disadvantage there.
00:34:42And you know what?
00:34:43He does.
00:34:43I mean, in the NBA, you've got to have ways to score over defenders of all sizes.
00:34:48Now, here's Gafford.
00:34:49He's got 13.
00:34:52And it's Flagg missing.
00:34:54We've got 33 seconds left to play in the second quarter.
00:34:57Nimhart to pass to Huff.
00:35:00And here's Siakam.
00:35:04Pass to Huff.
00:35:06It's good.
00:35:07And give the assist to Siakam.
00:35:09And the Pacers lead by two.
00:35:11Creating a high-percentage look with a good decision on that pass.
00:35:19Washington outside.
00:35:23Gafford with a screen on Siakam.
00:35:26And it's Washington missing.
00:35:28And the first half comes to an end.
00:35:30We've got a close game going here.
00:35:32Indiana ahead.
00:35:33They lead by two.
00:35:34Now a minute to check in with Allie LaForce.
00:35:37She's courtside.
00:35:37Hey, Allie.
00:35:39I'm here with Coach Rick Carlisle.
00:35:40Coach, what's the message that you're going to deliver to the guys in the locker room?
00:35:44You know, we've just got to maintain energy.
00:35:47We're playing against a team that's a really good team.
00:35:49We've got to keep turnovers down.
00:35:50We've got to rebound.
00:35:52Energy is something you can control.
00:35:54Thanks, Coach.
00:35:56Allie, as always, thank you.
00:35:57We'll be right back to begin the third quarter right after this.
00:36:01Please drink your attention to the center court.
00:36:04And get ready for the Pan Cap Court Shop.
00:36:23Let's hear it for our contestants.
00:36:27Come on.
00:36:34такимように we're going to play.
00:36:35We're going to play at the Stra notably how we can first tryنا.
00:36:44Come on in and we're going to get one more of these guys.
00:36:46Come on.
00:36:47Come on.
00:36:47Come on.
00:36:48Come on.
00:36:48Come on, come on.
00:36:49Come on, come on.
00:36:51Come on.
00:36:52Come on.
00:36:54Oh, come on.
00:37:11and we're halfway through this one plenty of basketball left in a game that's been a fairly
00:37:15even one man what can you say pascal siakam an impressive effort here today through the first
00:37:21two quarters he's been on fire explosive offensive performance and you know what i'll be interested to
00:37:28see just how much he's got left in the tank that first half had to take a lot out of
00:37:36the mavericks trailing washington and gafford the combo inside max christie is out there with flag
00:37:43and it's marshall in at the small forward position that's the lineup in the game for dallas here's
00:37:48gafford he gets it he's seven for eight and really going at him out there a great move i mean
00:37:55the
00:37:55defense has no response yeah if that's a harbinger of things to come he's looking at having a very
00:38:02big second half now here's siakam
00:38:07walker screen on washington siakam gets the bucket yeah siakam is the total offensive package a big
00:38:15man with post moves and a reliable jumper a chance here to catch up with ali from the sideline
00:38:20thanks a lot cascal siakam's veteran presence is hugely valuable to this pacers team coach rick
00:38:27carlisle said quote his experience is really important to us he doesn't get rattled his personality
00:38:32stays consistent but things get frantic in games he is a calming influence on our young players
00:38:38brian back to you the cagey veteran ali thank you nice shot by walker and such a strong guy
00:38:46walker could live in the paint
00:38:52third quarter of basketball we're about a minute and a half in here's flag outside
00:38:56siakam pulls down the board siakam's got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one
00:39:02past the knee smith now walker fires the three sinks the tray and it's a seven point indiana lead
00:39:11no hesitation nice work by walker not overthinking it and the dunk by gaffer he can really read the
00:39:19floor precision pass this is his second trip to the free throw line in this one
00:39:37and that one misses indiana leading by five outside walker
00:39:53but it's into the second half of play now that's the huff for three
00:39:58it's rebounded by dallas
00:40:01down number five here tonight
00:40:04marshall on the wing
00:40:09yes it's good and now just a three-point pacer lead
00:40:13the value of good ball movement isn't lost on this squad it's stolen by washington
00:40:22christie finds gafford
00:40:27a little over two and a half minutes off the clock in this final half of play
00:40:30pass the flag
00:40:34oh he's finally able to knock one down
00:40:36flag's got seven
00:40:37be a masterful job capitalizing from the mid-range
00:40:41when the defense gives flag this area he happily exploits it
00:40:45now here's siakam he's got 21
00:40:54six to shoot
00:40:59goes up on the wing
00:41:00and indiana misses again
00:41:04dallas has gone 0 for 2 from outside here in the third
00:41:07on the wing christie
00:41:11here's flag outside
00:41:13siakam pulls down the board
00:41:15indiana leading
00:41:24second half here and we're just over three and a half minutes into it
00:41:27and he was fouled in the act of shooting
00:41:30opportunity for a three-point play here
00:41:33this will be his third trip to the free-throw line
00:41:57this will be his third trip to the free-throw line
00:41:58mavericks trail by four
00:42:01pass the flag
00:42:03christie with a screen on them hard
00:42:06down low
00:42:07here's gafford
00:42:08and the dunk by gafford
00:42:10yeah i like flag in that two-man game
00:42:12it makes the defense have to decide
00:42:15for indiana they've gone four of six from the floor in this third quarter
00:42:22dimhart a screen on christie
00:42:23there's neesmith with a three
00:42:24washington grabs a miss
00:42:28the mavericks have got five of eight shots to go in the third
00:42:34out to the wing
00:42:38here's flag he's guarded by dimhart for the tie
00:42:41outside christie four on the clock
00:42:44connect from downtown
00:42:46christie's got six points
00:42:48and that's just superb awareness right there by the rookie flag
00:42:51that kind of selfless attitude is big for team chemistry
00:42:59nimhart outside
00:43:06here's the three
00:43:07and the three-pointer goes
00:43:09he's got eleven
00:43:11man this is just fun
00:43:13these teams are trading threes back and forth
00:43:16nothing like answering back
00:43:18one team gets three
00:43:19you can fire three of your own
00:43:21boom
00:43:21and it's flag missing
00:43:24indiana has gotten two of four threes to fall here in this third quarter
00:43:31nimhart outside
00:43:34past the knee smith
00:43:35let's go with a three
00:43:37rebounded by marshall
00:43:39marshall's got four rebounds now
00:43:43on the wing christie
00:43:44from the arc
00:43:45another three for dallas
00:43:48and what a wild one this has been
00:43:50eight lead changes
00:43:52some big plays
00:43:53and some big mistakes too
00:43:58nimhart outside
00:44:03siakam outside
00:44:08out of bounds
00:44:09it'll be maverick's ball
00:44:12nimhart
00:44:13he's checked in for
00:44:14maverick's
00:44:14and the pacers also making a change
00:44:17mcconnell's checked in
00:44:24and it's the mavericks with the ball
00:44:26they lead by one
00:44:31washington outside
00:44:33hits a three-pointer
00:44:35washington's got eight
00:44:36well he's a stretch forward now
00:44:38with a dangerous outside shot
00:44:40washington loves
00:44:41letting that one fly from there
00:44:44mcconnell passes to knee smith
00:44:47and indiana misses again
00:44:48defense dodged a bullet that time
00:44:51total breakdown
00:44:52pass to washington
00:44:54outside christie
00:44:59nimhart right side
00:45:01washington a screen on mcconnell
00:45:03nimhart for three
00:45:04walker pulls down the board
00:45:07walker's got five rebounds in the game
00:45:09outside knee smith
00:45:14there's the triple
00:45:16and indiana misses again
00:45:18near the mavericks now
00:45:19with the ball
00:45:20they're on a 17-6 run
00:45:26outside christie
00:45:30past to nimhart
00:45:34second shot opportunity
00:45:35and finished off by gafford
00:45:38as he lays it in
00:45:39gafford's got 21 points in the game
00:45:41second chance points are always painful
00:45:44have to make the effort to box out
00:45:47hey guys standing around spectating
00:45:49i mean you gotta get in there and get tough
00:45:51and knee smith gets it to go
00:45:53pick works well there
00:45:54but the defense left a lot to be desired
00:45:57yeah that's not the defense you need
00:45:59you gotta be tougher defensively
00:46:00now here's christie
00:46:02he's got nine
00:46:04past to nimhart
00:46:05from deep
00:46:07the pacers pull it in
00:46:09walker's got six rebounds now in the game
00:46:11knee smith with it
00:46:12he's picked up by christie
00:46:14that evens the score
00:46:1514 points for him
00:46:17defensively you've got to apply more pressure
00:46:20to a shooter of his caliber
00:46:22nimhart the pass to gafford
00:46:27now washington
00:46:29back to gafford
00:46:30and the dunk by gafford
00:46:32he may give up a little size
00:46:34but has the bounce to hold his own
00:46:40indiana's gone four of nine
00:46:42from beyond the arc since the break
00:46:47nimhart against christie
00:46:51pass to huff
00:46:52for the lead
00:46:53mavericks with the rebound
00:46:58nimhart outside
00:47:01washington up top
00:47:02now marshall
00:47:05washington outside
00:47:10just five to shoot
00:47:12the shot by nimhart no good
00:47:14indiana trailing here
00:47:19nimhart outside
00:47:21pass to mcconnell
00:47:25here's neesmith
00:47:26pulls it
00:47:28mavericks with the rebound
00:47:29gafford's got rebound number nine now
00:47:32what an effort here tonight
00:47:36nimhart outside
00:47:38here's the pick
00:47:39fires for three
00:47:42with the second effort
00:47:44and the bucket is good
00:47:45from gafford in deep
00:47:47now it's a four-point dallas lead
00:47:50assertive move
00:47:51you can tell the game's heating up a bit
00:47:57outside neesmith
00:48:00nimhart for three
00:48:01that one's good
00:48:03on the assist from mcconnell
00:48:06mcconnell's got three assists in the game
00:48:08so jason kids decided to call timeout here
00:48:10a moment to rest and confer on the game plan
00:48:29oh no
00:48:32oh no
00:48:41All right, let's go!
00:49:11All right, let's go!
00:49:41And it's Jones in for Nimhart.
00:49:43The Mavericks leading.
00:49:48Nimhart outside.
00:49:49Thompson outside.
00:49:53Gafford with a screen on Jones.
00:49:58Here's Thompson.
00:49:59Oh, Klay Thompson delivers!
00:50:02Even though he does most of his damage along the perimeter,
00:50:05Thompson can also dial it up inside.
00:50:07Ah!
00:50:11McConnell outside.
00:50:13Pass to Siakam.
00:50:17Outside Jones.
00:50:20And they're unable to get the tying bucket there.
00:50:25Middleton outside.
00:50:27Beyond the arc.
00:50:29Pascal Siakam with the rebound.
00:50:31Pacers trail by three.
00:50:32And he lobs it up to the rim!
00:50:34Thompson with a steal!
00:50:39Stolen by Jones.
00:50:44McConnell outside.
00:50:49There's 42 seconds left in the third.
00:50:54Outside Jones.
00:50:55Six on the shot clock.
00:50:58Top of the screen on Thompson.
00:51:00The score now all even.
00:51:02Jones has got himself going with a triple.
00:51:04His first basket of the game.
00:51:06This is what it's been since halftime.
00:51:08Remarkable results from downtown.
00:51:11Boy, it's been a three-point parage.
00:51:13They came out gunning.
00:51:14They have not stopped.
00:51:16Dallas no good that time either.
00:51:22Siakam outside.
00:51:27For the lead.
00:51:29And Gafford with the block.
00:51:30That's the end of the third.
00:51:32And it's tied up.
00:51:33And time to step away quickly.
00:51:35But we'll be back in no time.
00:51:37With the start of the fourth quarter.
00:51:56And while we have a chance,
00:51:58let's go to our State Farm assist of the game.
00:52:00You know, I'm kind of stoked
00:52:02that this was a choice
00:52:03because I love this pass.
00:52:04A remarkable find.
00:52:06He put his court vision on full display.
00:52:09Yeah, and with the accuracy
00:52:10to go along with that vision.
00:52:12I mean, he put the ball
00:52:13in the absolute perfect spot.
00:52:15That's how you orchestrate it.
00:52:18Man, I know I speak for all of us
00:52:20when I say I can't wait
00:52:21to see what kind of finish awaits us here
00:52:23in the fourth quarter.
00:52:24And a look at the five for the Pacers
00:52:26to start the fourth quarter.
00:52:28They've got T.J. McConnell
00:52:29to top it out there with Shepard.
00:52:31Then it's Pascal Siakam.
00:52:32And it's Jones in at the two.
00:52:34Now here's Siakam.
00:52:36Over Bagley.
00:52:38Siakam, no good.
00:52:43Jones against Thompson.
00:52:47Limhardt, the pass to Middleton.
00:52:52Thompson outside.
00:52:54Three-pointer.
00:52:55The putback controls the rebound
00:52:58and the putback.
00:52:59And the Mavericks lead by two.
00:53:01Great anticipation on the tip end.
00:53:04He was ready to make that play.
00:53:07Inside.
00:53:08Oh, Pascal Siakam flying high.
00:53:11He's just such a long
00:53:13and powerful player.
00:53:14I mean, once Siakam gets inside like this,
00:53:16he's ready to jam.
00:53:19Thompson outside.
00:53:21Bagley is freed on Jones.
00:53:23And here's Thompson for three.
00:53:25Indiana with a rebound.
00:53:26And I'm surprised that didn't go down.
00:53:28I mean, I'm sure he is too.
00:53:34McConnell against Bagley.
00:53:36And here's Shepard for three.
00:53:38Rebound by Middleton.
00:53:41Dallas has gone 0 for 2
00:53:43from outside here in the fourth quarter.
00:53:46Limhardt finds Middleton.
00:53:47Limhardt, a screen on top.
00:53:49And back to Limhardt.
00:53:50Launches it.
00:53:51And the foul on Marvin Bagley.
00:53:54That's his first foul.
00:53:55First personal foul.
00:54:08For Indiana,
00:54:09they've gotten just one shot to fall
00:54:10out of three attempts in the fourth.
00:54:15Middleton against Toppin.
00:54:20Up top, Siakam.
00:54:22Back to Toppin
00:54:23to take the lead.
00:54:25That drops.
00:54:26And it comes off an assist
00:54:27from Siakam.
00:54:29That's where Toppin does
00:54:30most of his damage.
00:54:31And he's incredibly efficient
00:54:33down there.
00:54:38Just under two and a half minutes
00:54:40gone by now in the final quarter.
00:54:43Here's Flagg outside.
00:54:45The rebound by Shepard.
00:54:48The Pacers have gotten
00:54:49half of their attempts
00:54:50to fall in the fourth.
00:54:51Two for four now.
00:54:52Busting through inside.
00:54:54Siakam.
00:54:55And just a straight baller
00:54:57move from Siakam.
00:54:58I mean,
00:54:58shrugging off the coverage
00:54:59and keeping his focus
00:55:00on that basket.
00:55:05Thompson outside.
00:55:11Over to the left wing.
00:55:12And here's Flagg outside.
00:55:14Dallas,
00:55:15no good that time either.
00:55:16He continues to let it fly.
00:55:18But the makes have been
00:55:19few and far between.
00:55:24Siakam against Bagley.
00:55:25Takes a step back.
00:55:27You can see the length
00:55:28come into play
00:55:29whether Siakam's facing up
00:55:31or back to the basket.
00:55:33first team.
00:55:35And a look now
00:55:36at how the offensive approach
00:55:37has been going here
00:55:38so far for the Pacers.
00:55:40Their offensive game plan
00:55:41has been simple.
00:55:43Look to shoot it often
00:55:44from outside the arc.
00:55:45And the results
00:55:46have been outstanding.
00:55:48As a former post-up player
00:55:50myself,
00:55:50you know I've got to talk
00:55:51about the work
00:55:52they're doing inside.
00:55:54I love what I'm seeing.
00:55:56The post presence
00:55:56has been a big part
00:55:58of this game.
00:56:55Gafford,
00:56:56he's checked in
00:56:56for Bagley.
00:56:57The Pacers also
00:56:58with a sub.
00:56:59Huff's checked in
00:57:00for Toppin.
00:57:01Alright,
00:57:01let's get a report
00:57:02from Allie.
00:57:02Hey guys,
00:57:03during that last break
00:57:04I heard Rick Carlisle
00:57:05as he talked with the team.
00:57:06And he encouraged them
00:57:07to stay focused
00:57:08and not get complacent.
00:57:09Saying we've worked
00:57:10too hard to get this lead
00:57:11and we're not going
00:57:12to give it up now.
00:57:13Stay connected.
00:57:14Play smart.
00:57:15Let's get this win.
00:57:16Guys,
00:57:16back to you.
00:57:17Good job there,
00:57:18Allie.
00:57:18Thanks.
00:57:21That free throw,
00:57:22no good.
00:57:41Good on the second one.
00:57:43He did the important part
00:57:44at the line there,
00:57:45the heavy lifting
00:57:45if you will.
00:57:46Made this a two-possession game.
00:57:48Trying to find a spark here.
00:57:50Yes, indeed.
00:57:51A rough stretch offensively.
00:57:52They could really use a basket.
00:57:54Thompson.
00:57:55Tipped.
00:57:59Thompson against Jones.
00:58:00To the wing on the left.
00:58:02McConnell outside.
00:58:04Counted from distance.
00:58:06McConnell's got his first
00:58:07three points of the game.
00:58:09Looks like they're gaining
00:58:10some confidence here
00:58:11in crunch time.
00:58:12You can feel the sense
00:58:13of urgency they have
00:58:15to get this thing
00:58:16closed down as soon as possible.
00:58:18And that one's good.
00:58:19Middleton.
00:58:20It's turned into
00:58:21a showdown here.
00:58:23Dueling from distance.
00:58:25Looks to me like
00:58:26there could be something
00:58:27personal taking place here.
00:58:29Here's Shepard.
00:58:30Here's Huff.
00:58:31And there's the slam.
00:58:33Dunk to finish it off.
00:58:35Woo!
00:58:36Defensively,
00:58:37you can't afford
00:58:37to let him get to the rim
00:58:39that easily.
00:58:39Well, that might be
00:58:40why their deficit
00:58:41is what it is right now.
00:58:42You know,
00:58:43you look at it,
00:58:43the communication is lacking
00:58:45as is the trust.
00:58:46They can ill afford
00:58:48those types of breakdowns.
00:58:49It won't work.
00:58:50You can't win
00:58:51with those kind of breakdowns.
00:58:53Now here's McConnell.
00:58:57Siakam outside.
00:59:00And it's Flagg
00:59:01with a rebound.
00:59:02Flagg's got 11 rebounds
00:59:04in the game.
00:59:08Thompson outside.
00:59:10Aston Nimhart.
00:59:13And here's Gaffer.
00:59:17Now here's Middleton.
00:59:19This one for three.
00:59:21Indiana with a rebound.
00:59:23Huff's got nine rebounds
00:59:24in the game.
00:59:25Boy, he's getting it done.
00:59:26That's Siakam
00:59:27with the slam.
00:59:29He's pouring it on
00:59:30at a nice clip.
00:59:31And the rest of the team
00:59:32is stepping up as well.
00:59:35And so Middleton
00:59:36will bring it up
00:59:37for the Dallas Mavericks.
00:59:46That's the flag.
00:59:50Five to shoot.
00:59:51Jacks up a three.
00:59:53Gaffer.
00:59:53The rebound by Shepard.
00:59:55On offense,
00:59:57here are the Pacers.
00:59:58They're on a 14-3 run.
01:00:00Now it's a foul.
01:00:02Flagg.
01:00:03Second goal for Dallas.
01:00:05Washington's checked in
01:00:06for Middleton.
01:00:07Marshall comes in
01:00:08for Nimhart.
01:00:08And Max Christie
01:00:09subbed in for Thompson.
01:00:11Then for Indiana.
01:00:12Walker,
01:00:12he's checked in
01:00:13for Shepard.
01:00:14Neesmith comes in
01:00:15for Jones.
01:00:16And Andrew Nimhart
01:00:17subbed in for McConnell.
01:00:19Now here's Nimhart.
01:00:31from the high post.
01:00:33Gafford grabs a miss.
01:00:35Gafford's got 12 rebounds
01:00:37here tonight.
01:00:37Big time effort.
01:00:42Outside Christie.
01:00:44Pass to Gafford.
01:00:49Washington.
01:00:50A screen on Nimhart.
01:00:53Here's Flagg.
01:00:55And the rebound
01:00:56goes to the Pacers.
01:00:58Huff's got a rebound
01:00:59number 10 tonight
01:01:00with that last one.
01:01:03Neesmith passes
01:01:04to Nimhart.
01:01:08The three.
01:01:10Indiana again missing.
01:01:12Average trail by nine.
01:01:14Pass to Gafford.
01:01:17Nice ball movement
01:01:18by Dallas.
01:01:20Washington.
01:01:21A screen on Nimhart.
01:01:22And there's the drive
01:01:24to the inside.
01:01:26Outside Christie.
01:01:27Marshall passes
01:01:28to Washington.
01:01:30Here's Flagg outside.
01:01:31The Pacers pull it in.
01:01:33Coming out of the break,
01:01:34he has been ice cold.
01:01:36I mean,
01:01:36walking without shoes
01:01:38in Antarctica cold.
01:01:39Wow.
01:01:43Nimhart into the lane.
01:01:45Got it.
01:01:46Nimhart's got 11 points
01:01:47here in the second half.
01:01:49Ooh.
01:01:49How sick was that, guys?
01:01:51I mean,
01:01:52he makes defenders
01:01:53look silly
01:01:53with moves like that.
01:01:54And so Jason Kidd
01:01:56calls for the timeout,
01:01:57looking to get
01:01:58everyone dialed in
01:02:00and engaged.
01:02:02Hey,
01:02:03that's our show
01:02:04with the bell drive.
01:02:05Let's dance.
01:02:08Hey!
01:02:17Let's dance.
01:02:17What you gonna go about it?
01:02:19What you gonna go about it?
01:02:23I'm just gonna kill you about it.
01:02:25What you gonna go about it?
01:02:48What you gonna do about it?
01:02:51What you gonna do about it?
01:02:54Just make this a little better.
01:02:55What you gonna do about it?
01:02:59What you gonna do about it?
01:03:11And this is your game to mascot, Dan Le.
01:03:30Mavericks trail by 11.
01:03:34Pass to Flagg.
01:03:36Christie with a screen on Nimhart.
01:03:41Here's Flagg.
01:03:42He's guarded by Nimhart.
01:03:43To stop the drought.
01:03:45And that's good.
01:03:46Off the glass that time.
01:03:48Man, Flagg can expect plenty of contact this season.
01:03:51Defenders are gonna give them some hard treatment.
01:03:53Nimhart to pass to Huff.
01:03:57Here's Walker.
01:03:58Takes the three.
01:03:59Gets the three ball to go.
01:04:01And the Pacers lead by 12.
01:04:04And just totally relentless.
01:04:06Only increasing the intensity level.
01:04:08Yeah, I love the fact he doesn't play the score.
01:04:10He just keeps coming.
01:04:11Attack mode.
01:04:12He doesn't know how to step off the gas pedal.
01:04:15Now here's Marshall.
01:04:16High post Gafford.
01:04:18Pass to Marshall.
01:04:19The three ball.
01:04:20It's rebounded by Pascal Siakam.
01:04:23Siakam's got rebound number 13 tonight with that one.
01:04:28Huff.
01:04:29The pass to Nimhart.
01:04:31Charity striped shot.
01:04:32Gafford grabs the miss.
01:04:36And for the Mavericks.
01:04:37They're shooting only 39% so far in the game.
01:04:43Pass to Flagg.
01:04:44The three.
01:04:46It's rebounded by Pascal Siakam.
01:04:49Siakam's got 14.
01:04:51Yep, 14 rebounds for him tonight.
01:04:56Here's Huff.
01:05:00Now here's Siakam.
01:05:03Oh, off target from downtown.
01:05:05And if they're going to make a move, this is a good time to start.
01:05:08And there's still plenty of time.
01:05:10But they definitely don't want to let this game get too far out of hand.
01:05:14Now here's Washington.
01:05:16Can't hit it.
01:05:20Outside Walker.
01:05:25Here's Huff.
01:05:29Now Nimhart.
01:05:33Now Siakam.
01:05:34Let's loose for three.
01:05:36Siakam cashes in the triple.
01:05:38Woo!
01:05:39That man is laser focused.
01:05:41Now, that's bad defense for a team that has a long way to go to catch up.
01:05:46They look pretty demoralized to me.
01:05:47And that always shows through at the defensive end first.
01:05:52Washington.
01:05:52A screen on Nimhart.
01:05:54Now Washington.
01:05:56Beautiful work with the baby hook.
01:05:58When you're watching them play, Flagg has promise as a playmaker.
01:06:02He's an old ball hog.
01:06:07And here's Nimhart.
01:06:12Siakam in the post.
01:06:13Washington's there.
01:06:14Yes, sir!
01:06:16Tonight, their attack revolves around him.
01:06:18As he goes, so goes the offense.
01:06:25Now Washington.
01:06:29Gafford to scream.
01:06:31From downtown.
01:06:33Can't get it.
01:06:34That's exactly what you want to see your big man playing big.
01:06:37Strong board.
01:06:39They came out and had a statement win with their performance tonight.
01:06:42A fantastic effort to get it done here for the Pacers.
01:06:46And at first glance, it appeared to be an easy win for them.
01:06:49However, they had to weather some storms along the way, Grant.
01:06:52Yeah, in terms of competitiveness, it was a lot closer than the final score indicates.
01:06:58And even the opposing fans can't deny this was a sensational game for Pascal Siakam.
01:07:05Offensively, he was dialed in all night long.
01:07:08Scoring at will, it seems, made the game look easy.
01:07:12And Dallas with possession.
01:07:14Down by 15.
01:07:19Outside Christie.
01:07:21Here's Flag.
01:07:24Now Washington.
01:07:26Shoots a three.
01:07:27Buries it from outside.
01:07:33About seven seconds separating the shot and game clocks.
01:07:39Outside Siakam.
01:07:40Beyond the arc.
01:07:41Got that time.
01:07:44And a comeback here looking very unlikely.
01:07:47Absolutely everything would have to go their way at this point.
01:08:02And so it's the Pacers taking care of business in this one.
01:08:05Boy, a nice win on the road.
01:08:08By the time this one was winding down, this building was stone cold silent.
01:08:13And that's exactly what you gotta do.
01:08:15You have to try to take the crowd out of it.
01:08:18And now we have Ali LaForce standing with the player of the game.
01:08:22Ali, take it away.
01:08:24Pascal, these days you are called upon to carry this team.
01:08:28Does that bring added pressure?
01:08:31This is a game that I love.
01:08:32And I just want to have fun playing the game.
01:08:35And I think, you know, I gotta just be myself.
01:08:37Like, don't get lost in everything going on.
01:08:39Be yourself.
01:08:40Play basketball, have fun.
01:08:41And, you know, I'm just happy to be able to go out there and play hard.
01:08:45Guys, he wants the pressure.
01:08:47Thanks, Pascal.
01:08:48Thanks, Ali.
01:08:49Great interview once again.
01:08:51Thank you for joining us.
01:08:52That'll do it for now.
01:08:53For Ali LaForce, Clark Kellogg, and Grant Hill,
01:08:56this is Bryan Anderson saying thank you for watching the NBA,
01:09:00brought to you by 2K Sports.
01:09:02And now let's take a look at our player of the game,
01:09:05Pascal Siakam.
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