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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · 4 h ago around the league

  Indiana had an ugly first quarter, with eight turnovers and a lot of fouls, before Pascal Siakam got going.

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 8:42 · listen ↗

  also reported by Gil's Arena host

• Bluesky @tonyreast.bsky.social · Report · 9 h ago

  Pacers respond to their awful game against Dallas and crush the Nets 136-109. Their shot making was terrific. Jay Huff stepped up after Ivica Zubac's injury. Pascal Siakam broke through a clunky game. Pacers 2-1 and in Milwaukee tomorrow night.

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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · 44 h ago around the league

  In crunch time Mosley kept Fears on the floor (he had a shot to tie at the end) with no Herb Jones. Indiana ran Haliburton-Siakam pick-and-roll at Fears and Zion. Shamit disagreed with the call.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 35:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 2 points · Oct 24
  • Tony East: The host says the starting lineup hasn't been good enough. at 12:58
  • Tony East: At one point the Pacers couldn't get the ball to Siakam in the post. Host says they can't get to what they want to run. at 9:16

  “Why Indiana Pacers got embarrassed by Dallas Mavs in Tyrese Haliburton return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse” · listen ↗

• X Dustin Dopirak (@DustinDopirak) · Report · Oct 23

  Per the NBA starters page, Jarace Walker will start at small forward tonight even with Aaron Nesmith back. Other four: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam Ivica Zubac, are the same. Mavs starters: Kyrie Irving, Max Christie, P.J. Washington, Cooper Flagg, Gafford

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• Podcast The Mismatch host · Report · Oct 23 around the league

  Siakam looked amazing. Hosts described a textbook Pacers play: Siakam screened for Halliburton, caught the pass up top after the blitz, and found Ivica Zubac for a dunk. The host had wondered how Zubac would fit, since he differs from Myles Turner.

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 47:31 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 6 points · Oct 23
  • Siakam scored 8 points in the last five minutes. He and Haliburton repeatedly ran two-man game late, forcing the Pelicans to make decisions. at 2:24
  • In the Haliburton-Siakam two-man game, the Pacers often put Ivica Zubac in the dunker spot. The host says this forces the low-man defender to choose between stopping Siakam's drive and leaving Zubac open for a dunk. at 2:36
  • The four expected starters who played (Haliburton, Nembhard, Zubac, Siakam) were together for 18 minutes and won those minutes by two. at 3:50
  • In those 18 shared minutes, Siakam went 8-for-13 for 16 points and Zubac had 8 points and 8 rebounds. at 3:59
  • Late in the first quarter, with the game roughly tied at 30, Siakam hit two big threes to put the Pacers ahead. The host calls it an important stretch. at 4:49
  • Toppin and Zubac shared 12 minutes, about half of Toppin's minutes. Separately, a Toppin-Siakam frontcourt with neither Nance nor Zubac on the floor played nine minutes and was +3. at 16:09

  “Deeper dive into Indiana Pacers season opening win: What went right and what needs to be better?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  In the same game, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 15 rebounds, and Pascal Siakam scored 30.

  “Hour 2: Luka's Lakers, Fly or Fold, Hook 'Em” at 27:42 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On NBA host

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Prediction · Oct 22 around the league

  A host predicts Ivica Zubac and Haliburton will be great together. Siakam and Haliburton combined for 25 in the fourth quarter.

  “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 19:41 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 5 points · Oct 22
  • The host recalls staggered groups that kept Nembhard, Siakam or Haliburton on the floor with Zubac, plus a big look with Toppin and Zubac. He thinks Haliburton played roughly the 10:00–7:00 stretch of the fourth and then about the last four minutes. at 4:45
  • In crunch time, Siakam attacked whenever Zion Williamson guarded him and hurt Zion over and over. Haliburton hit a left-handed and-one floater. at 6:44
  • Siakam spent the game battling Zion Williamson. In the second quarter Zubac and Jarace Walker each guarded Zion for a possession, which the host says was to keep Siakam from wearing down. The host also says Siakam struggled at the foul line again. at 24:14
  • Haliburton, Nembhard and Siakam combined for 30 points in the first quarter. The host says the Siakam–Zubac–Haliburton trio played every preseason minute with Nembhard, and in the first two and a half quarters the team played well when Nembhard was on the floor and poorly when he sat. at 33:02
  • A host says Siakam is 32 and that his continued high level is what keeps the team's window open. at 26:51

  “Tyrese Haliburton is back: Over-reactions to Indiana Pacers opening night win vs New Orleans Pelicans” · listen ↗

• Bluesky Scott Agness (@scottagness.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 22

  Pacers opened the season with a little bit of everything: a fast start, a frustrating second quarter, a late rally and an emotional return for Tyrese Haliburton. And Pascal Siakam delivered when they needed him most. Running Thoughts from the 123-120 win:

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• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 21

  Siakam and Haliburton lead the Pacers past the Pelicans, 123-120

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• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 4 points · Oct 21
  • Pascal Siakam (reported): Tony relays that Pascal Siakam said after the preseason Atlanta game that he and Zubac talked mid-game about Zubac looking for Siakam on the weak side. at 16:35
  • Siakam went 2 of 11 in the preseason game at Oklahoma City. Caitlin says OKC came off Zubac in the dunker spot more aggressively than Atlanta did. She adds that Siakam has had to adjust most, partly because he played all four preseason games. at 18:13
  • Tony East: In preseason, Nembhard was on the floor for every minute the Siakam-Zubac-Haliburton trio played. Tony notes he also carried a big bench role in those games. at 10:20
  • A preseason lineup of Nembhard, Kelly Oubre Jr, Walker, Obi Toppin at center, and Siakam went on a quick 10-0 run against Minnesota. Caitlin adds that Nembhard can guard the point of attack in such groups. at 21:19

  “Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season preview: Can tweaks + Tyrese Haliburton get Pacers back to contention?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up host · Analysis · Oct 20 around the league

  Monica McNutt names the Pacers' pieces: Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Siakam, and 'the addition of' Ivica Zubac.

  “Hour 2: 4th and Wrong, Colts Crossroads, King of Brotherly Love” at 33:51 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · Analysis · Oct 20 wording unclear in audio around the league partly checked episode

  Hosts said Pascal (Pascal Siakam) was 'by himself' last year but won't be this year.

  “GIL'S ARENA NBA FANTASY DRAFT WITH $100K ON THE LINE ! Part 2” at 8:57 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 5 points · Oct 20
  • The host lists players who will not be extension-eligible during the season: Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard, Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, T.J. McConnell, Ivica Zubac and Andrew Nembhard. at 1:51
  • JJ says Siakam anchoring second units is how the Pacers have to operate, at least early in the season, especially before McConnell is healthy. at 32:47
  • JJ will watch how Ivica Zubac coexists with Siakam, since neither is really a stretch player and both operate partly inside the arc. at 15:40
  • JJ says Siakam got hot from the late first quarter into the second quarter against Milwaukee, playing alongside Haliburton and Zubac, and had 24 at halftime. at 14:50
  • The host's preseason summary: Aaron Nesmith made shots, Andrew Nembhard made lots of good passes, and Siakam had one bad half and three awesome ones. at 29:23

  “What Indiana Pacers revealed in the preseason that will matter once the regular season begins” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · Oct 19 around the league

  Davis watched Pascal Siakam take over against the Bucks by himself for a whole quarter. The game date is not stated.

  “BUY OR SELL NBA PREVIEW | Is the East WIDE OPEN | Who Can ACTUALLY Win the West?” at 24:17 · listen ↗

• Podcast NBA Today host · Prediction · Oct 19 around the league

  Mark Spears' Finals pick is the Spurs and Sixers (the Sixers 'by default, the most talented team'). His sleeper is the Pacers: up-tempo, with Tyrese Haliburton back, plus Siakam and Zubac.

  “Regular Season Eve” at 46:09 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Tony East: Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Ivica Zubac and Obi Toppin each have two years left. Each is extension-eligible now and will not be after Monday. at 15:51
  • Tony East: If anyone extends on Monday, the host would find it plausible only for Pascal Siakam, Ivica Zubac and Andrew Nembhard. He says next year could get "goofy" if nearly the whole starting lineup is on expiring deals. at 20:11
  • Tony East: Pascal Siakam was very good in preseason apart from a 2-for-10 game, which the host thinks was in OKC. at 30:14

  “Why Indiana Pacers waived James Johnson, Rienk Mast, Keba Keita + extensions and preseason challenges” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bucks host · Report · Oct 19 around the league

  In the finale, more of Burries' minutes than usual came against the opponent's regulars. He guarded Pascal Siakam a couple of times.

  “ROSTER SHAKEUP: Milwaukee Bucks Waive Pete Nance—Will Another Team SNATCH Him or Is He Returning?” at 9:53 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 10 points · Oct 17
  • Haliburton, Siakam and Ivica Zubac all sat after halftime. The starters played only one half. at 3:04
  • The Pacers used a jumbo lineup with Obi Toppin on the floor and Siakam at the three, including a stretch without Haliburton. at 4:18
  • Siakam had zero points with 43 seconds left in the first quarter and 24 points at halftime. at 2:49
  • Siakam scored 18 of his points while sharing the floor with the other two stars. The host says he went six for seven and made all his twos and free throws. at 7:33
  • Siakam went 5-for-7 from three and attempted only three two-pointers. at 8:16
  • The host says Siakam's free throws looked pretty nice in the preseason, compared with last year. at 7:41
  • The host says Siakam is still figuring out what his role will look like around Haliburton and Zubac. He adds that Siakam's production has been absurdly consistent since the trade that brought him to Indiana. at 3:42
  • Actions among the three stars: Zubac screens for Haliburton, plus inverted actions where Haliburton sets screens. A Siakam–Zubac high-low passing connection is emerging. at 5:02
  • Pascal Siakam (reported): Per the host, after the second preseason game Siakam talked about knowing when to look to the weak side and how he and Zubac can involve each other. at 8:38
  • For a defensive possession to end the first quarter, the Pacers used Nembhard, Sheppard, Oubre, Siakam and Zubac. at 13:31

  “Why the Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, and Ivica Zubac trio connected vs Milwaukee Bucks in OT loss” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 5 points · Oct 15
  • Tony East: At OKC, Haliburton set a screen that got Pascal Siakam a drive, and that drive set up a Ivica Zubac basket. at 6:57
  • Siakam and Zubac had several good moments together at OKC: Siakam found Zubac, and a few plays later Zubac returned the favor. at 15:29
  • Pascal Siakam (reported): Pat Boylan relays Siakam as saying Zubac is a better passer than he realized, so Siakam has to cut more. Pat saw a couple of plays like that against Oklahoma City. at 16:09
  • Pascal Siakam (reported): Tony East relays Siakam saying that after the second preseason game he talked with Zubac during the game about their chemistry, telling him he is open on the weak side and to look there sometimes. at 17:27
  • Tony East: At OKC, Ivica Zubac threw a pass over the top of the defense to Siakam in the post. Tony takes this as a sign the fit is already clicking a little. at 18:43

  “A closer look at Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac during Indiana Pacers preseason + looking ahead” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Late in the half the Pacers ran an inverted pick-and-roll: Haliburton set a screen for Siakam, and Siakam's drive ended in a feed to Zubac for an easy basket. The host called Haliburton screening very rare. at 10:30
  • From the left wing, Zubac threw high-low passes over the top to Siakam; the host calls this new and meaningful progress. at 17:25
  • Siakam did not have a good game and could not make shots. at 8:46

  “Tyrese Haliburton shines, Ivica Zubac posts double-double: What key Pacers showed in loss vs Thunder” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Tony East: East thinks the bench has answered the summer's shot-creation question with a yes, even without McConnell. He also notes that Siakam plays with the bench in every half of every game. at 5:32
  • Tony East: On rewatch, Siakam looked awesome, and East corrects his initial lukewarm review. He says Siakam and Aaron Nesmith are playing really hard and well. at 21:10

  “What Indiana Pacers have missed without T.J. McConnell so far + closer looks at Siakam, Sheppard, Toppin” · listen ↗

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