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Taking stock of the Pacers w/ Tony East (Patreon)

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2024-03-15 13:16:50
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Talking into a microphone about the basketball played by the Pacers

By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper 

Following the overtime loss to Chicago, Tony East and I teamed up to take stock of the Pacers with 15 games left to play. After discussing what's changed about the team since acquiring Pascal Siakam and trading Buddy Hield, we also did a progress check on Jarace Walker and debated who should round out the 10-man rotation. Just a whole bunch of discussion about the Pacers. Enjoy the podcast!

Timestamps: 

3:06 - Siakam finding his spots in the offense

5:17 - Involving Haliburton + Siakam at the same time 

16:53 - Is Siakam rounding into form on defense? 

24:39 - How the offense has changed without Buddy Hield

33:32 - Ben Sheppard, Andrew Nembhard stepping up on defense

35:02 - Differences between Hield/McDermott as movement shooters

40:27 - Jarace Walker's progress

54:00: Thank you and Goodbye 

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Pascal Siakam improving, changes without Buddy Hield, and more Indiana Pacers progress + changes

The Indiana Pacers have undergone some changes in the last few months, including the addition of Pascal Siakam and loss of Buddy Hield. How has that changed the way they play? What is and isn't working? And what has Jarace Walker shown of late? Host Tony East is joined by Caitlin Cooper from Basketball She Wrote to break it all down. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPacers?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA 📲 Follow Locked On Pacers on Twitter Locked On Pacers https://twitter.com/lockedonpacers Tony East https://twitter.com/TonyREast #Pacers #IndianaPacers #NBA #PacersPodcast #IndianaPacersPodcast #TyreseHaliburton #BennedictMathurin #MylesTurner #PascalSiakam Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Stitch FixStyle that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at StitchFix.com/LOCKEDON NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply. eBay MotorsFor parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. BetterHelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month. PrizePicksGo to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100! GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelGet buckets with your first bet on FanDuel, America’s Number One Sportsbook. Right now, NEW customers get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS with any winning FIVE DOLLAR BET! That’s A HUNDRED AND FIFTY BUCKS – if your bet wins! Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Comments

WeGonSee

JW .. what RC said postgame. And, he can stay in front, guard size better. Passing skills, ball handling skills.. seems we talk about any mistake he makes.. more so than any other player. He’s got a high ceiling.. should spend appropriate time talking about his positives. Seems odd.

Norma

Caitlin could you talk about the difference in the way they approached okc versus the bulls... it seems to me they started the game differently... allowing pascal to bring up the ball and initiate offense.... it seemed like it helped the fast start

Basketball, She Wrote
>>132438317

I said the game against the Bulls was the best he's played, in my opinion. And that it made sense for him to be in during OT. Fewest mistakes he's made. I also talked about the pass he made to Obi, that while it didn't lead to assist, was, as I referred to it, "casually dominant" with his left hand. I've talked about his shooting progression. I can only detail what I see. I even said I didn't want to nitpick.

Basketball, She Wrote
>>132454837

As I recall, Pascal brought the ball up the floor early on a possession against OKC after Tyrese blocked a shot with a blowby contest. Mainly, when they started 5-of-.5 a lot of it was coming out of PnR reads from Nembhard and Haliburton, with the difference being that some of those were early turnovers vs. Chicago's coverage at the level.

Norma
>>132454837

I will rewatch both starts... me and my sister even commented that it seemed different and that pascal usually passes the ball back to tyrese ... thanks for your reply

Basketball, She Wrote
>>132454837

I just checked. I initially was just looking at the possessions from the 5-of-5 start. For the quarter, Pascal had four grab-and-go possessions when Tyrese was on the floor in that game, compared to one versus the Bulls.

WeGonSee
>>132438317

Yes. Imo though, he’s already a better D than Doug, and Obi, did an admirable job D on Derozan, and in the post a couple times against larger humans. I’m even guessing that PS, Obi, wouldn’t mind JW taking the D job against size on perimeter. And I love Aa n Drew, but they’re at a disadvantage when posted up. RC has been complimentary for weeks. I think it’s a bit complex. I respect the team chemistry as it exists, and recognize the delicacy of upcoming contracts.. but if Rick indeed wants more D presence, and R improvements.. I see a lot more of JW in future. And I’m quite curious and interested in Spicy P , JW future playmaking in that 2nd unit. A world of opportunity. Love your work.