Clemente Almanza: SGA on Kobe: “In all probability my favourite participant of all time. By no means had the possibility to fulfill him.”
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Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jaime Jaquez Jr. requested Shai Gilgeous-Alexander how he balances staying aggressive and getting his teammates concerned, SGA talked about the sport telling him what to do: pic.x.com/RYepm5pQBt – 1:44 PM
Jaime Jaquez Jr. requested Shai Gilgeous-Alexander how he balances staying aggressive and getting his teammates concerned, SGA talked about the sport telling him what to do: pic.x.com/RYepm5pQBt – 1:44 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
PMers: Tyrese Haliburton will get the accolades for his newest game-winner, in Recreation 1 of the Finals. However Indy’s Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with nice play in crunch time, together with a cease on the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 6:03 PM
PMers: Tyrese Haliburton will get the accolades for his newest game-winner, in Recreation 1 of the Finals. However Indy’s Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with nice play in crunch time, together with a cease on the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 6:03 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW @YahooSports: Tyrese Haliburton is now 13-of-15 (87%) on photographs to tie or go forward within the ultimate 2:00 of video games this season.
SGA is 0-for-7 on such photographs.
Extra: sports activities.yahoo.com/nba/article/ye… pic.x.com/YvRGGezBUq – 3:27 PM
NEW @YahooSports: Tyrese Haliburton is now 13-of-15 (87%) on photographs to tie or go forward within the ultimate 2:00 of video games this season.
SGA is 0-for-7 on such photographs.
Extra: sports activities.yahoo.com/nba/article/ye… pic.x.com/YvRGGezBUq – 3:27 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Canada has extra NBA gamers than any non-US nation
4 of them are taking part in within the NBA Finals: SGA, Dort, Nembhard, and Mathurin pic.x.com/T1fNvlHbBT – 11:05 AM
Canada has extra NBA gamers than any non-US nation
4 of them are taking part in within the NBA Finals: SGA, Dort, Nembhard, and Mathurin pic.x.com/T1fNvlHbBT – 11:05 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder search solutions after letting Recreation 1 slip away nytimes.com/athletic/64073… – 9:28 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder search solutions after letting Recreation 1 slip away nytimes.com/athletic/64073… – 9:28 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Tyrese Haliburton, rightly, will get the accolades for his newest game-winner, in Recreation 1 of the Finals. However Indy’s Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with nice play in crunch time, together with a cease on the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 7:00 AM
Tyrese Haliburton, rightly, will get the accolades for his newest game-winner, in Recreation 1 of the Finals. However Indy’s Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with nice play in crunch time, together with a cease on the NBA’s MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 7:00 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Felt good, didn’t go in. We have to be higher in Recreation 2 sportando.basketball/en/shai-gilgeo… – 1:50 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Felt good, didn’t go in. We have to be higher in Recreation 2 sportando.basketball/en/shai-gilgeo… – 1:50 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
watching the clutch minutes again and that sequence of pascal blocking sga after which getting the putback on nembhard’s miss was sooooo enormous – 12:40 AM
watching the clutch minutes again and that sequence of pascal blocking sga after which getting the putback on nembhard’s miss was sooooo enormous – 12:40 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Tyrese Haliburton is the ONLY participant with three go-ahead photographs within the ultimate 5 seconds in a single postseason.
He’s acquired extra of these within the 2025 postseason than Kobe Bryant had in his whole profession.
Since play-by-play started in 96, LeBron is just participant with greater than Hali. – 11:47 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is the ONLY participant with three go-ahead photographs within the ultimate 5 seconds in a single postseason.
He’s acquired extra of these within the 2025 postseason than Kobe Bryant had in his whole profession.
Since play-by-play started in 96, LeBron is just participant with greater than Hali. – 11:47 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OKC wins TO battle 24-6 and takes 16 extra photographs & will get 38 factors from SGA (and 5 3s from Lu Dort) and nonetheless lose as a result of the Pacers wouldn’t let go of the rope and Haliburton is money on the buzzer. Pacers win 111-110 after trailing each minute of the sport. Wild. – 11:12 PM
OKC wins TO battle 24-6 and takes 16 extra photographs & will get 38 factors from SGA (and 5 3s from Lu Dort) and nonetheless lose as a result of the Pacers wouldn’t let go of the rope and Haliburton is money on the buzzer. Pacers win 111-110 after trailing each minute of the sport. Wild. – 11:12 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Thunder had 18 fewer turnovers. OKC took 3 extra FTs. They took 15 extra photographs inside 4 ft of the rim. Dedicated 3 fewer fouls. Had a 15 level lead within the 4th quarter. SGA had 38 factors. And OKC nonetheless misplaced. – 11:11 PM
The Thunder had 18 fewer turnovers. OKC took 3 extra FTs. They took 15 extra photographs inside 4 ft of the rim. Dedicated 3 fewer fouls. Had a 15 level lead within the 4th quarter. SGA had 38 factors. And OKC nonetheless misplaced. – 11:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
SGA in Recreation 1:
38 PTS
5 REB
3 STL
Essentially the most factors in a Finals debut since AI in 2001. pic.x.com/UF11tNgN5s – 11:08 PM
SGA in Recreation 1:
38 PTS
5 REB
3 STL
Essentially the most factors in a Finals debut since AI in 2001. pic.x.com/UF11tNgN5s – 11:08 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers have their first lead with 0.3 seconds left.
Haliburton once more from the proper facet after a SGA miss. – 11:04 PM
Pacers have their first lead with 0.3 seconds left.
Haliburton once more from the proper facet after a SGA miss. – 11:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Man that may be a nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to separate the blitz, kicks to Jalen Williams who had an incredible faux go for an open 3 and simply missed it. Its a make or miss league and proper now Indy is making extra from 3. 3 Level sport. – 10:57 PM
Man that may be a nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to separate the blitz, kicks to Jalen Williams who had an incredible faux go for an open 3 and simply missed it. Its a make or miss league and proper now Indy is making extra from 3. 3 Level sport. – 10:57 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haha Siakam pretended to tie his shoe in entrance of the free throw line to present the bench extra time to contemplate difficult the foul. Haliburton signaled that his arm was held.
As a substitute, two FTs for SGA (32pts). – 10:52 PM
Haha Siakam pretended to tie his shoe in entrance of the free throw line to present the bench extra time to contemplate difficult the foul. Haliburton signaled that his arm was held.
As a substitute, two FTs for SGA (32pts). – 10:52 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That’s only a powerful bucket by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hellbent on attending to the rim and steadying this factor for OKC. – 10:51 PM
That’s only a powerful bucket by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hellbent on attending to the rim and steadying this factor for OKC. – 10:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA has scored 30 factors in each NBA Finals sport of his profession. – 10:48 PM
SGA has scored 30 factors in each NBA Finals sport of his profession. – 10:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA simply taking his 2nd journey to the free throw line with 6 minutes to go within the sport. – 10:47 PM
SGA simply taking his 2nd journey to the free throw line with 6 minutes to go within the sport. – 10:47 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Alex Caruso is within the @CaitlinClark22 Kobe 5 PEs tonight to start the NBA Finals.
These are anticipated to launch in late June. pic.x.com/hRGtbfG8kk – 10:44 PM
Alex Caruso is within the @CaitlinClark22 Kobe 5 PEs tonight to start the NBA Finals.
These are anticipated to launch in late June. pic.x.com/hRGtbfG8kk – 10:44 PM
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That was nice work by Pacers in between timeouts. Caruso beat Toppin for a troublesome bucket by way of a foul, however he failed to finish the 3-point play
Earlier than that, Nembhard and-one on Caruso and made his FT, whereas Toppin/Turner uncorked 3s
Time for SGA and Holmgren to return. – 10:44 PM
That was nice work by Pacers in between timeouts. Caruso beat Toppin for a troublesome bucket by way of a foul, however he failed to finish the 3-point play
Earlier than that, Nembhard and-one on Caruso and made his FT, whereas Toppin/Turner uncorked 3s
Time for SGA and Holmgren to return. – 10:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso pulls his finest SGA impression with a driving, falling down, ridiculous And-1 bucket. – 10:39 PM
Alex Caruso pulls his finest SGA impression with a driving, falling down, ridiculous And-1 bucket. – 10:39 PM
Legislation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
OKC is +18 within the possession battle by way of 3 quarters
However they may need Jalen Williams/Chet Holmgren to find the bucket with SGA on the bench – 10:28 PM
OKC is +18 within the possession battle by way of 3 quarters
However they may need Jalen Williams/Chet Holmgren to find the bucket with SGA on the bench – 10:28 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Enormous triple by SGA proper earlier than the buzzer. Siakam hit a nook 3 to deliver the deficit to 6.
The rating stands at 85-76 coming into the fourth. SGA with 28. Siakam with 16.
Solely 3 turnovers within the third for the Pacers – 10:25 PM
Enormous triple by SGA proper earlier than the buzzer. Siakam hit a nook 3 to deliver the deficit to 6.
The rating stands at 85-76 coming into the fourth. SGA with 28. Siakam with 16.
Solely 3 turnovers within the third for the Pacers – 10:25 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Enormous momentum 3 from SGA (28pts) to shut the 3Q. As a substitute of a six-point sport, OKC’s lead is 9, 85-76. But it doesn’t really feel shut in any respect.
Each groups taking pictures above 41% from vary. Siakam with 8 of his 16pts within the 3Q.
Simply 2TOs by every group. – 10:24 PM
Enormous momentum 3 from SGA (28pts) to shut the 3Q. As a substitute of a six-point sport, OKC’s lead is 9, 85-76. But it doesn’t really feel shut in any respect.
Each groups taking pictures above 41% from vary. Siakam with 8 of his 16pts within the 3Q.
Simply 2TOs by every group. – 10:24 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA hits a 3 on the third quarter buzzer.
Feels large after the Pacers acquired it down to only 6 factors.
Thunder up 85-76.
12 minutes to go. – 10:24 PM
SGA hits a 3 on the third quarter buzzer.
Feels large after the Pacers acquired it down to only 6 factors.
Thunder up 85-76.
12 minutes to go. – 10:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder have performed a superb job of retaining the Pacers at arms size and an enormous motive why is photographs like that from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a pull up triple on the finish of the third offers OKC an 85-76 lead coming into the fourth. – 10:23 PM
The Thunder have performed a superb job of retaining the Pacers at arms size and an enormous motive why is photographs like that from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a pull up triple on the finish of the third offers OKC an 85-76 lead coming into the fourth. – 10:23 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I’m sorry, however SGA taking pictures 8-18 from the sector doesn’t qualify as “they haven’t any reply for the MVP.” – 9:43 PM
I’m sorry, however SGA taking pictures 8-18 from the sector doesn’t qualify as “they haven’t any reply for the MVP.” – 9:43 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
MVP sequence on these ultimate 2 performs of the half by SGA. Ought to’ve made it 14. – 9:42 PM
MVP sequence on these ultimate 2 performs of the half by SGA. Ought to’ve made it 14. – 9:42 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
57-45 OK, SGA with 19 (8/18), Dort with 9 (3/5 from 3). Wonderful Pacers are in contact given they’ve made 18 T0s, however OKC taking pictures simply 37% from ground. – 9:42 PM
57-45 OK, SGA with 19 (8/18), Dort with 9 (3/5 from 3). Wonderful Pacers are in contact given they’ve made 18 T0s, however OKC taking pictures simply 37% from ground. – 9:42 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers down 57-45 on the break. Thunder took 18 extra photographs because the Pacers dedicated 19 turnovers (however just for 9pts) — together with 6 in a row over 1:35. Their playoff-high FOR A GAME is 20, vs NYK.
SGA has 19pts. IND antsy early, then Thunder had energetic fingers + have been in every single place – 9:41 PM
Pacers down 57-45 on the break. Thunder took 18 extra photographs because the Pacers dedicated 19 turnovers (however just for 9pts) — together with 6 in a row over 1:35. Their playoff-high FOR A GAME is 20, vs NYK.
SGA has 19pts. IND antsy early, then Thunder had energetic fingers + have been in every single place – 9:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st half
19 PTS
2-5 3PT
4 REB
2 STL
1 BLK
1 TO
+15 – 9:41 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st half
19 PTS
2-5 3PT
4 REB
2 STL
1 BLK
1 TO
+15 – 9:41 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
57-45 on the half.
19, sure 19 turnovers for a fairly certain handed group in simply 24 minutes of play.
SGA with 19 for OKC – 9:40 PM
57-45 on the half.
19, sure 19 turnovers for a fairly certain handed group in simply 24 minutes of play.
SGA with 19 for OKC – 9:40 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder going small.
SGA
Wallace
Dort
Caruso
JDub
And instantly trigger a 24 second shot clock violation. – 9:34 PM
Thunder going small.
SGA
Wallace
Dort
Caruso
JDub
And instantly trigger a 24 second shot clock violation. – 9:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
SGA has gotten OKC again to again stops by poking free an entry go and drawing an offensive foul. Lu Dort’s 3 sends OKC up 10 into this INDY Timeout. – 9:29 PM
SGA has gotten OKC again to again stops by poking free an entry go and drawing an offensive foul. Lu Dort’s 3 sends OKC up 10 into this INDY Timeout. – 9:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
One factor Isaiah Hartenstein does higher for this group is his potential to land a display at or close to the timeline, These excessive screens give OKC a bonus when he’s in. Tried it there with Chet and couldn’t create contact to unlock SGA taking place the ground. – 9:27 PM
One factor Isaiah Hartenstein does higher for this group is his potential to land a display at or close to the timeline, These excessive screens give OKC a bonus when he’s in. Tried it there with Chet and couldn’t create contact to unlock SGA taking place the ground. – 9:27 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
29-20 Thunder after 1Q and SGA being tremendous aggressive, has 12 on 11 photographs. Thunder capable of comprise Haliburton (1/3) whereas principally staying at residence (Pacers 3/9 from 3. Doesn’t bode effectively. – 9:09 PM
29-20 Thunder after 1Q and SGA being tremendous aggressive, has 12 on 11 photographs. Thunder capable of comprise Haliburton (1/3) whereas principally staying at residence (Pacers 3/9 from 3. Doesn’t bode effectively. – 9:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
12 PTS
1-1 3PT
2 REB
1 AST
1 STL – 9:07 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
12 PTS
1-1 3PT
2 REB
1 AST
1 STL – 9:07 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Shai will get away with “simply sufficient”, he doesn’t absolutely prolong the arm when pushing off. It’s efficient as all get out – 9:03 PM
Shai will get away with “simply sufficient”, he doesn’t absolutely prolong the arm when pushing off. It’s efficient as all get out – 9:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My Lord, Shai. Nice job taking the Hartenstein display tight on the sideline, attending to the baseline then utilizing his shoulder to step again and drain a middy to ship INDY right into a Timeout. Thunder up 10. – 9:02 PM
My Lord, Shai. Nice job taking the Hartenstein display tight on the sideline, attending to the baseline then utilizing his shoulder to step again and drain a middy to ship INDY right into a Timeout. Thunder up 10. – 9:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA patented baseline jumper offers OKC their first double digit lead.
Thunder up 25-15.
1 minute to go within the 1st quarter. – 9:02 PM
SGA patented baseline jumper offers OKC their first double digit lead.
Thunder up 25-15.
1 minute to go within the 1st quarter. – 9:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
Wallace 👀
JDub
Chet
NBA Finals
Recreation 1 – 8:06 PM
Thunder starters vs Pacers
SGA
Dort
Wallace 👀
JDub
Chet
NBA Finals
Recreation 1 – 8:06 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts the “Masi Blue” Converse SHAI 001 for the #NBAFinals — honoring his brother Thomasi. pic.x.com/MDnreKht4W – 8:03 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts the “Masi Blue” Converse SHAI 001 for the #NBAFinals — honoring his brother Thomasi. pic.x.com/MDnreKht4W – 8:03 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I feel he’s field workplace now…I’m excited to see him play.”
2008 NBA Champ Tony Allen (@aa000G9) on why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA celebrity, however not Tyrese Haliburton.
Hear Give and Go w @WorldWideWob & @adaniels33 each weekday at 1pm ET on NBA Radio, Ch. 86. pic.x.com/jYYDYbfBgm – 6:46 PM
“I feel he’s field workplace now…I’m excited to see him play.”
2008 NBA Champ Tony Allen (@aa000G9) on why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA celebrity, however not Tyrese Haliburton.
Hear Give and Go w @WorldWideWob & @adaniels33 each weekday at 1pm ET on NBA Radio, Ch. 86. pic.x.com/jYYDYbfBgm – 6:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“As a defender that’s the hardest factor to go towards a man who can rating from all three ranges and is wise sufficient to get you in foul bother.”
@ThisIsUD shares why SGA will not be straightforward to protect
pic.x.com/naSeFLI5Hm – 4:49 PM
“As a defender that’s the hardest factor to go towards a man who can rating from all three ranges and is wise sufficient to get you in foul bother.”
@ThisIsUD shares why SGA will not be straightforward to protect
pic.x.com/naSeFLI5Hm – 4:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
“These Finals don’t have star energy”
SGA: MVP
Hali: 2X All Star/2X All NBA
JDub: All Star/All NBA/All Protection
Siakam: 3X All Star/2X All NBA/NBA champion
Dort: 1st Crew All Protection
Chet: #2 decide/consensus budding star
Caruso: 2X All Protection/NBA champion
Wiggins: Saved Basketball – 2:17 PM
“These Finals don’t have star energy”
SGA: MVP
Hali: 2X All Star/2X All NBA
JDub: All Star/All NBA/All Protection
Siakam: 3X All Star/2X All NBA/NBA champion
Dort: 1st Crew All Protection
Chet: #2 decide/consensus budding star
Caruso: 2X All Protection/NBA champion
Wiggins: Saved Basketball – 2:17 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Pacers vs Thunder, Recreation 1 | Lakers Trio Rating In NBA | Shaq, No Regrets With Kobe x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Pacers vs Thunder, Recreation 1 | Lakers Trio Rating In NBA | Shaq, No Regrets With Kobe x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:00 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
0 of the highest 30 most-followed NBA gamers on Instagram are within the Finals
SGA is thirty first. Haliburton is simply exterior the highest 50 pic.x.com/ZQsCK7cn42 – 9:00 AM
0 of the highest 30 most-followed NBA gamers on Instagram are within the Finals
SGA is thirty first. Haliburton is simply exterior the highest 50 pic.x.com/ZQsCK7cn42 – 9:00 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This has been a battering ram of nice guards that now we have confronted.”
Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle reminisces with @TermineRadio and @jumpshot8 in regards to the nice backcourt gamers they’ve performed this postseason as he prepares for SGA #NBAFinals pic.x.com/PfQaebrhkT – 9:25 PM
“This has been a battering ram of nice guards that now we have confronted.”
Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle reminisces with @TermineRadio and @jumpshot8 in regards to the nice backcourt gamers they’ve performed this postseason as he prepares for SGA #NBAFinals pic.x.com/PfQaebrhkT – 9:25 PM
Extra on this storyline
StatMuse: Solely guards in NBA historical past to common 30/5/5 in a playoffs (over 15 GP): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant. -via x.com / June 6, 2025
Micah Adams: Tyrese Haliburton is the ONLY participant with three go-ahead photographs within the ultimate 5 seconds in a single postseason. He’s acquired extra of these within the 2025 postseason than Kobe Bryant had in his whole profession. Since play-by-play started in 96, LeBron is just participant with greater than Hali. -via x.com / June 6, 2025
How has the commentary landed with you in the course of the playoffs that Shai’s being a free-throw service provider? Mitchell: “I feel it’s good. If no person’s speaking about you, then your group’s not doing effectively sufficient. I don’t really want to talk on it—however I’ll. The reason has been put out sufficient. Lots of sports activities science individuals and TV analysts discuss in regards to the quantity of drives he has per sport and the way that compares to foul-per-drive charges. He’s not even high 5 within the league. If you happen to take away his free throws and everybody else’s free throws, he’s nonetheless main the league in scoring. If you happen to evaluate his free-throw fee to that of former MVPs, he’s not within the high 10. It’s not similar to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or James Harden. I feel persons are reaching. On this period, the place 3-point quantity has elevated, the free-throw fee has decreased. So when you might have a participant replicating what the sport was once with a mixture of the new-school sport, you’re seeing somebody dominate. Gamers in earlier eras have been doing the identical factor, however extra typically. As a result of at the moment’s sport has so many extra soar photographs, it simply seems to be like he’s getting extra calls. However the numbers say that’s false. Extra gamers are getting fouled at the next fee on fewer drives. That leads me to imagine there are extra ‘free-throw retailers’ earlier than you even get to him.” -via Accountable Gaming / June 5, 2025
Nembhard spent extra time guarding Gilgeous-Alexander than anybody else on the ground and greater than held his personal, as his Olympic teammate was simply 3-of-9 towards him of their one-on-one battles and — crucially — went to the free-throw line solely as soon as. “It’s positively a job that has no breaks. It’s a constant 48-minute job from our complete group,” mentioned Nembhard of the task. -via SportsNet / June 7, 2025
That’s typical too: Nembhard’s profession playoff averages of 13.9 factors with an efficient area purpose proportion of .598 are considerably higher than his profession regular-season marks of 9.6 factors with an eFG of .524. But it surely’s defence that the Pacers have come to rely on. “He loves the problem. He has an incredible mental curiosity about defence and the problem of making an attempt to — I imply, you don’t cease gamers at the moment. You attempt to make it laborious,” mentioned Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. “… They’re each from Canada and so they each have performed lots with and towards one another over time … however that is the last word problem, a man like him who’s the MVP. He’s simply so expert, so fast, greater than you suppose. All people talks in regards to the deadly mid-range, however he makes threes simply, too. He lives on the free throw line. So there’s no breaks. There’s no breaks. However Drew is one in all these guys that he has an equal give attention to the defensive finish because the offensive finish, and that’s — it’s a bit uncommon with at the moment’s gamers.” -via SportsNet / June 7, 2025
Michael Grange: “You management what you may management … There’s nothing I can do now that may be a missed shot, and all I can do is attempt to be higher the subsequent shot.” — SGA on his miss close to finish of regulation in Recreation 1. pic.x.com/lpELYfwwPO -via Twitter @michaelgrange / June 7, 2025
