Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Goes for 26 points in Game 3 win
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Siakam logged 26 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Friday's 111-106 win over the Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Siakam was remarkably efficient during Friday's win, and even though Tyrese Haliburton grabbed most of the headlines with his 35-point effort, Siakam's impact on offense can't be overlooked. The star big man could be in line for another solid showing in Game 4 of the series Sunday, as the Knicks are extremely depleted in the frontcourt while missing key defensive contributors such as Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and OG Anunoby (hamstring).
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Well-rounded showing in Game 4
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Siakam notched 13 points (6-14 FG< 0-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 40 minutes in Sunday's 126-113 win over the Bucks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Siakam has been outstanding for Indiana all series against Milwaukee, posting a well-rounded performance in Sunday's Game 4 while helping the Pacers take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Siakam struggled shooting a bit from the field, but he still reached double figures in scoring while ending one rebound and three assists short of a triple-double. Siakam has tallied at least 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists in two games this series, and we should expect him to continue to shine for Indiana in a potential series-clinching Game 5 in Milwaukee.
Siakam closed with 37 points (16-23 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds and six assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 125-108 win over Milwaukee in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
The last player to open a postseason with two 35-point, 10-rebound performances was Wilt Chamberlain, which gives you an idea of how rare Siakam's run of production is in the playoffs. Siakam was the unquestioned offensive engine for the Pacers, shooting a deadly 69.5 percent from the floor while adding 11 rebounds. If Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) absence continues, Siakam should be able to exploit the Bucks and keep his double-double streak intact.
Siakam finished Sunday's 109-94 loss to Milwaukee in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 36 points (15-25 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 40 minutes.
Siakam scored a game-high 36 points, doing everything he could to keep the Pacers competitive during Sunday's Game 1 loss to the Bucks. It was arguably his best game since arriving in Indiana, a performance he will need to replicate should they hope to steal Game 2 before heading home.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Nears 30 points in victory
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Siakam finished with 28 points (13-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 25 minutes during Sunday's 157-115 victory over the Hawks.
Siakam provided a nice lift to Indiana offensively in a high-scoring regular-season finale win, ending two points shy of the 30-point mark to go along with a half-dozen rebounds. Siakam concluded the regular season by posting 14 games with 28 or more points, adding at least six boards in eight of those outings.
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Misses out on double-double
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Siakam recorded 26 points (12-27 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Nets.
Despite leading Indiana in points and rebounds during Wednesday's loss, Siakam was one board shy of logging his 15th double-double of 2023-24. The star forward is struggling from the charity stripe as of late, converting just 67.2 percent of his 5.8 free-throw attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Team-high 22 points in win
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Siakam had 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-7 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 109-90 win over the Lakers.
The former Raptor led the Pacers in scoring on the night as he topped 20 points for the eighth time in the last 12 games. Over that stretch, Siakam has averaged 23.3 points, 9.4 boards, 3.5 assists and 0.9 steals while shooting 54.0 percent from the floor.
Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Held in check against Chicago
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Siakam registered 14 points (2-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 125-99 loss to the Bulls.
Siakam's season-low seven field-goal attempts led to one of his lowest-scoring outputs of 2023-24 on Wednesday. However, the star forward still was able to lead Indiana in rebounds during their blowout loss. Despite Siakam's poor shooting night, he is still converting 54.0 percent of his field-goal attempts across his 14 appearances in March.
Siakam closed with 31 points (12-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 133-116 win over the Clippers.
Siakam's yin-yang offense with Tyrese Haliburton was on display Monday, as the latter compiled 18 of his 21 points from beyond the arc, while Siakam punished the Clippers with his mid-range jumper and slashes to the basket. Siakam also had moments of easily backing down Paul George, symbolizing how tough and multi-dimensional guarding him can be on a nightly basis.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Leading scorer in win Monday
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Siakam recorded 31 points (12-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 133-116 victory over the Clippers.
Siakam didn't do much in terms of peripheral stats, but he made a big impact as a scorer, leading all players in the contest with 31 points. It was his second straight performance of 30-plus points after previously failing to reach that mark in 25 straight games. Siakam has reached at least 25 points in four straight contests, marking the first time he has accomplished a streak of that length this season.
