Myles Turner
IND • Center-Forward • #33
Myles Turner finished with 21 points (5-of-11 FGs, 8-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds and three three-pointers in Game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Turner tallied at least 20 points for the second time in as many games as the Pacers finished off the Bucks. The sharp-shooting center came up big on the offensive end and finished as Indiana’s second-leading scorer for the game, falling just one rebound shy of a double-double. Turner failed to record a block or a steal but will have another chance to fill up the stat sheet when Indiana heads to Cleveland for a second-round battle with the Cavaliers.
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T.J. McConnell
IND • Guard • #9
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T.J. McConnell came off the bench and totaled 18 points (7-of-11 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes in Tuesday’s Game 5 win over the Bucks.
McConnell was a bright spot off the bench, electrifying the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd as he took over in the second half with his scoring and facilitating. He finished the game with more points than the rest of the Pacers’ bench combined. Expect McConnell to play an important role in the Pacers’ second-round series against the first-seeded Cavaliers.
Pascal Siakam
IND • Forward • #43
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Pascal Siakam was limited to 10 points (5-of-12 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), four rebounds and one assist in the Pacers’ series-clinching win over the Bucks on Tuesday.
Siakam recorded a low-scoring output for a second-straight game. After turning in just 12 points in Indiana’s Game 4 win, the 2019 NBA Most Improved Player scored even fewer points on Tuesday. Siakam did come alive late, where he scored key fourth-quarter points down the stretch. As the Pacers move on to a second-round matchup against the Cavaliers, they’ll hope to get the version of Siakam that tallied three consecutive 20-point games to begin the postseason.
Tyrese Haliburton
IND • Guard • #0
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Tyrese Haliburton came up clutch, tallying 26 points (10-of-22 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, nine assists, three steals, three blocks and two three-pointers in the 119-118 overtime win over the Bucks in Game 5 on Tuesday.
Haliburton started slow as a scorer but found his rhythm late in the game for the Pacers. He repeatedly drove past Bucks defenders and found production at the rim, and at one point scored nine consecutive points for Indiana between the fourth quarter and overtime before later delivering the game-winning layup. Haliburton remained productive as a facilitator along the way and will look to keep up the production in the second round against the Cavaliers.
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Wendell Carter Jr.
ORL • Center-Forward • #34
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Wendell Carter Jr. recorded 12 points (5-of-10 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 34 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Carter reached double digits in rebounds in four of the five games, recording two double-doubles. While he certainly wasn’t elite, the Magic center had a decent finish to his fourth full season with the franchise. Appearing in 68 regular-season games, Carter’s scoring output decreased, but he was more productive in rebounds, assists, steals and blocked shots. Unfortunately, the starting role has not made WCJ a significant fantasy asset, as he finished the season ranked outside the top-175 in category leagues and outside the top-150 in points leagues. With three guaranteed seasons remaining on his contract, Carter will likely go into training camp locked into the starting center role.
Mitchell Robinson
NYK • Center-Forward • #23
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Mitchell Robinson finished Tuesday’s Game 5 loss to the Pistons with 13 points (5-of-8 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in 23 minutes.
Robinson, who totaled eight points in the first four games of the series, had his best performance in Game 5. He recorded a double-double and four “stocks,” providing solid value off the bench. While foul shooting remains an issue, with the Pistons intentionally fouling Robinson on multiple occasions, the Knicks are aware of what they have in their reserve center. He’ll need to produce a similar effort in Game 6 on Thursday, especially if the Pistons can get Isaiah Stewart (knee) on the court. He has not played since Game 1.
Karl-Anthony Towns
NYK • Center-Forward • #32
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Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 17 points (5-of-14 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two three-pointers in 34 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Pistons on Tuesday.
After dropping 58 points in the Knicks’ two victories in Detroit, Towns was held in check by the Pistons in Game 5. A reason for this was the decision to leave Tobias Harris on KAT as his primary defender, avoiding extended periods in which Jalen Duren took on the responsibility. Harris was outstanding defensively, challenging most of Towns’ looks and making it difficult for him to establish a presence on the low block. Also, the absence of pick-and-rolls with Jalen Brunson did not do Towns any favors. The Knicks should utilize that action much more in Game 6 on Thursday, as they look to end the series.