Siakam registered 29 points (11-20 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 11 rebounds and five assists over 37 minutes in Wednesday's 135-132 overtime win over the Celtics.
Siakam finished as the Pacers' second-leading scorer Wednesday behind Bennedict Mathurin (30), and the former was able to log his first double-double of the 2024-25 regular season. Siakam struggled from the charity stripe, but he made up for it from deep as he connected on six triples, which tied a career high. Through the first five games of the regular season, Siakam is averaging 20.6 points on 54.7 percent shooting, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists over 33.4 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Team-high 26 points vs. Orlando
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Siakam supplied 26 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to the Magic.
Siakam was the Pacers' leading scorer Monday, and he was the second-leading scorer for the game behind Paolo Banchero (50). It was Siakam's first game of the regular season during which he's scored 20-plus points, and through the first four games of the year he's averaging 18.5 points on 54.5 percent shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals across 32.3 minutes per game.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Efficient in defeat
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Siakam recorded 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, five rebounds, and one block over 40 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 overtime loss to the 76ers.
The talented forward finished the game with the second-highest score on the Pacers behind Tyrese Haliburton (22). Siakam has been extremely efficient to begin the regular season, though he has yet to eclipse 20 points. The 30-year-old will serve as the club's No. 2 option behind Haliburton, and Siakam's ability to stuff the stat sheet will be crucial in fantasy formats.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Siakam ended Wednesday's 115-109 win over Detroit with 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 32 minutes.
Tyrese Haliburton wasn't at his best in this season opener, but Siakam picked up the slack from a playmaking perspective. Spicy P led the Pacers in assists and finished just two rebounds and one dime away from a triple-double. Siakam should benefit from a full offseason and training camp with the Pacers. Expect the forward to operate as the team's second go-to player on offense, behind Haliburton.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Returns to starting lineup
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Siakam (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Hornets.
The Pacers rotated their first unit in the previous preseason contest, but they're trending toward what looks like their lineup for the regular-season opener against the Pistons next Wednesday. Siakam should see a steady role in the Pacers' final tune-up before the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Unavailable Monday
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Siakam won't play in Monday's preseason game against Memphis for rest purposes.
Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell will all get the night off but should return to action for Thursday's preseason finale against the Hornets. Siakam posted seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 16 minutes during last Thursday's win over the Cavaliers.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Efficient in preseason debut
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Siakam posted 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 16 minutes in Tuesday's 131-130 preseason loss to the Hawks.
The Pacers limited their starters to only 16 minutes in the preseason opener, but Siakam was undoubtedly one of the top performers for Indiana. The star forward signed a four-year, $189.5 million maximum contract with the Pacers in the offseason and figures to be one of the team's go-to players on offense alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Stays in Indiana on four-year deal
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Siakam agreed Wednesday with the Pacers on a four-year, $189.5 million maximum contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Siakam plans to officially sign the contract once the free agency moratorium ends July 6. After coming over from Toronto in Jan. 17 trade, Siakam proved to be an ideal fit in the Pacers frontcourt and was instrumental in helping lead Indiana to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. Over his 41 regular-season appearances with the Pacers following the trade, Siakam averaged 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.8 steals in 31.8 minutes per contest while shooting 54.9 percent from the field.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Expected to remain in Indiana
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Siakam and the Pacers are nearing an agreement on a long-term contract extension, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Both sides are motivated to get a deal done after Siakam had a successful half-season in Indiana after coming over in a Jan. 17 trade with the Raptors. The terms of the proposed deal aren't known yet, but Siakam is likely getting a maximum deal or close to it. In 41 regular-season appearances for the Pacers, Siakam posted averages of 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 31.8 minutes while shooting 54.9 percent from the field.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Leads way in scoring Thursday
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Siakam registered 28 points (13-17 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 loss to the Celtics in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Siakam was Indiana's best player by a wide margin, as he missed just four of his 17 shots and also made his presence felt on the glass in a game during which the Pacers looked outmatched in terms of physicality and intensity. Siakam should remain one of Indiana's primary offensive weapons in Game 3, and he would be in line for an even more prominent role if Tyrese Haliburton (leg) doesn't play Saturday.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Nearly triple-doubles
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Siakam contributed 24 points (12-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 133-128 overtime loss to Boston in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
This was one of the best games of the postseason for Siakam, and he's now scored at least 20 points in four straight outings. He's had quite an impact in these playoffs, posting averages of 21.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Scores 22 points in Game 5
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Siakam notched 22 points (7-for-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Tuesday's 121-91 loss to the Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Siakam was the only Pacer to score 20-plus points in Game 5, and he was the second-leading scorer for the game behind Jalen Brunson. Siakam managed to reach 20-plus points for the second time in three games, and he got some of those from the charity stripe after not attempting a single free throw in Game 4. Siakam is averaging 19.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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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).
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Well-rounded showing in Game 4
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Siakam notched 13 points (6-14 FGSiakam 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.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Leads all scorers in loss
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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: 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.
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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.
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Pacers' Pascal Siakam: Propels offense to victory
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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.
