After thrilling win vs. Lakers, Pacers avoid ‘trap game’ danger in thumping Kings
The Pacers had 34 assists and made 14 3s in a 119-105 victory as they head into Sunday’s game at the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Pacers had 34 assists and made 14 3s in a 119-105 victory as they head into Sunday’s game at the Milwaukee Bucks.
Justin Holiday has yet to latch on long-term anywhere in the NBA, but in his first season with Indiana he has become their go-to in small lineups.
The lack of someone to take over a game late haunted the Pacers in the postseason, but they no longer have that problem with Malcolm Brogdon.
The Pacers were able to contain LeBron James in the second half as Malcolm Brogdon made the biggest bucket and Myles Turner shut off the rim.
Myles Turner is facing smaller defenders now that he’s playing with Domantas Sabonis, so his method of attack has gone through renovations.
Myles Turner got going offensively early and tied his season high with five blocks as the Pacers made up for an overtime loss in Charlotte last month.
Based on their record, the Pacers are worthy of All-Star consideration when voting opens later this month and two players stand out in a 17-9 season.
Aaron Holiday may have further solidified his spot in coach Nate McMillan’s rotation with his defense against Trae Young and big shots in the fourth.
A second unit led by 6-1 and 6-0 guards was unthinkable for the Pacers before the season, but injuries forced Nate McMillan’s hand and it has worked.
Coach Nate McMillan said he will shuffle his lineups more, even reducing minutes of starters, when his reserves are playing at such a high level.