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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Pascal Siakam clashes with a reporter after the Indiana Pacers' Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks
Following a Game 5 loss to the Knicks, Pacers forward Pascal Siakam engaged in a heated exchange with a local journalist after being questioned about the team's effort. The tense moment, caught on camera, quickly went viral, drawing attention due to the reporter's controversial past. Despite Siakam's frustration, he led the Pacers with 15 points. The Indiana Pacers suffered a 111-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Madison Square Garden. With their series lead trimmed to 3-2, the pressure now shifts back to Indianapolis for a crucial Game 6. But even more than the scoreline, what happened after the final buzzer had fans and media buzzing. During the postgame press conference, Pascal Siakam, the Pacers' 2019 NBA champion forward, found himself at the center of a tense exchange with a local journalist. The conversation, sharply worded and caught on camera, quickly gained traction online, drawing attention not just for what was said, but who said it. Pascal Siakam's frustration spills over after questions about effort After a sluggish showing from the Pacers, Siakam addressed the media candidly. 'They played harder than us,' he admitted. 'Loose balls, rebounds, we've got to be able to win that battle.' That's when Indianapolis Star columnist Gregg Doyel followed with a direct question: 'How is it possible to not play hard enough in a playoff game?' The phrasing didn't sit well with Siakam, who immediately pushed back, saying, 'What are you talking about? They played harder than us. We played hard, but they played harder. What's your point? I don't get it.' When Doyel tried to explain himself, Siakam interrupted, asking him, 'You good bro? You're looking for something, I know. But damn, what else do you want me to tell you? What about you tell me? Who is the guy? What's your name, bro?' Image via @pskills43 'Who is this guy?' 👀 Pascal Siakam gets into awkward exchange with reporter after Gm 5 | NBA on ESPN While Siakam's emotions post-defeat were understandable, fans were quick to point out that this isn't Doyel's first run-in with controversy. The columnist made headlines in 2024 after a widely criticized interaction with WNBA star Caitlin Clark, which led to his suspension from the Indianapolis Star. Given that history, many fans were sympathetic towards Siakam, with several taking to social media saying the player was 'provoked'. On the court, Siakam was one of the few standouts for Indiana. He led all starters with 15 points and continued to be a consistent voice in the locker room. Bennedict Mathurin added 23 off the bench, and Obi Toppin chipped in with 11, but it wasn't enough to slow down Jalen Brunson, who exploded for 32 points to keep New York alive in the series. Also Read: Jade Jones' three-word reaction goes viral after Tyrese Haliburton's historic Game 4 performance
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton surges into Bill Simmons' Top 10 after Game 4 win
The post Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton surges into Bill Simmons' Top 10 after Game 4 win appeared first on ClutchPoints. Tyrese Haliburton is the talk of the NBA playoffs right now as the Indiana Pacers are a win away from advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000. The Pacers have three world titles, but that was in the ABA during the 1970s. Advertisement Haliburton and the Pacers are on the verge of their very first NBA Title. Boston Celtics fanatic Bill Simmons and NBA insider Zach Lowe discussed Haliburton and the huge Game 4 win over the New York Knicks on the latest episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast. Lowe brought up the idea that Haliburton might be a Top 10 player in the NBA after his incredible performance on the national stage. 'They (Pacers) might have a top ten player,' Lowe said to Simmons. 'I mean, Tyrese Haliburton is this good. This was his masterpiece. He has had other great games, not with stakes like this.' The point guard had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists with zero turnovers. Not turning the ball over against a very physical Knicks' defense is the most impressive part of the outing. Haliburton is very protective of the ball, and not turning it over is a huge part of his game. Advertisement Simmons' response to Lowe pretty much sums up their agreement. 'I'm with you. When Ryen and I talked about it on Sunday, I did not think he was a Top 10 player, I think he needed to add a little to the resume. This is the kind of game where he surged into the discussion. Like that overrated thing came out, and that was stupid, but I do feel like that was the perception of some people. They didn't see him as good as how he actually was. Now that's over, the overrated thing is done, and he's in that group somewhere.' Voting for the most overrated player award is one of the stupidest things the new-aged media has done. How in anyone's right mind could they imagine Haliburton as overrated? Remember when former Knicks' player, Wally Szczerbiak, said that Haliburton was a 'wanna be all-star and a fake all-star' a few years ago? All Haliburton has done is prove every doubter wrong. Whether he is a Top 10 player or not won't matter until this postseason is over. But if Simmons and Lowe believe he is close and in the conversation among the top point guards in the NBA, then you are on the right track.
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How the Yankees' Mark Leiter Jr. — and his father — tapped into ‘crisper' stuff
Access the Yankees beat like never before Don't miss Greg Joyce's text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he's giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. Sign Up Now LOS ANGELES — The last time the Yankees were at Dodger Stadium, Mark Leiter Jr. had just recently been added to their playoff roster. He was left off the ALDS and initial ALCS rosters because of his struggles down the stretch before being an injury replacement for Ian Hamilton against the Guardians in the ALCS. Leiter suddenly emerged as an unexpected and important weapon out of the bullpen during the Yankees' Game 4 and 5 wins in Cleveland, then made four scoreless appearances in the World Series in which he inherited a combined five runners and stranded them all. Turns out it was just a preview of things to come this season.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Aaron Nesmith has been Pacers ‘warrior' as he battles through injury
The various forms of around-the-clock treatments began almost immediately after Game 3 had ended, and they continued nearly until tipoff two nights later. Aaron Nesmith was determined to 'do whatever it takes' to play Tuesday in Game 4 against the Knicks after suffering a sprained ankle in the third quarter of the game. Advertisement The red-lights therapy, the stim-machine treatment, the time spent in a hyperbaric chamber and constant ice-bag changes from his visiting mom appeared to work for Nesmith, who scored 16 points with a plus-20 rating as Indiana seized a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals with a 130-121 win. 'It was a long 24-to-36 hours. But I couldn't wait for tipoff. That's all I could wait for,' Nesmith said after the game. 'When I got hurt, they came up to me and said, 'We want to see how you feel.' I was like, 'I don't care how I feel.' 'This is what we all live for. We prepare for this all year long, for our entire lives. … I can't miss these moments.' Aaron Nesmith slams home a dunk past Josh Hart during the Pacers' Game 4 win over the Knicks. NBAE via Getty Images Nesmith is listed as questionable again for Game 5 on Thursday at the Garden, after originally having the same designation for Game 4 after returning from the third-quarter injury for the final period two nights earlier. Advertisement 'I was concerned what [Tuesday] would look like [for Nesmith],' Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. 'He got a lot of treatment [Monday]. Fortunately, we didn't have to travel. You get in a plane with an ankle and the thing has a tendency to blow up. 'He did a lot of treatment and has all kinds of electronic devices hooked up to him. I know his mom is in town helping him with ice and things like that. He was determined to be in this game.' Aaron Nesmith slams home a dunk during the third quarter of the Pacers' Game 4 win over the Knicks. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post Nesmith, who nailed six 3-pointers and scored 20 points in the fourth quarter of the Pacers' Game 1 comeback victory, sank two 3s and threw down a dunk in Indy's 43-point opening quarter Tuesday night. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Advertisement Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. 'Making the first couple shots helps you get into the game and the rhythm of the game,' Nesmith said. Teammates Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin both invoked the Paul O'Neill nickname to describe Nesmith. 'Double-A is a warrior,' Toppin said. 'He's going to go out there until he can't. He was able to go out there and play like he wasn't even hurt today.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Zach Hyman injury update: Oilers winger has surgery, likely done for playoffs
Edmonton Oilers star winger Zach Hyman is likely gone for the rest of the postseason after having surgery for a Game 4 injury. "We're not expecting him back for the playoffs," said coach Kris Knoblauch, who didn't specify which injury Hyman suffered when he left the game on a hit by the Dallas Stars' Mason Marchment during the first period. The Oilers won the game 4-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Hyman scored 70 goals last season between the regular season and the playoffs. This season, he has 11 points in 15 playoff games and a league-leading 111 hits in the postseason, nearly 30 more than the next player. Zach Hyman heads to the dressing room after taking a hit from Mason Marchment — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 28, 2025 "He's not going to be replaced but hopefully everyone can step up a little bit, a few more hits from everyone else throughout the lineup," Knoblauch said Thursday, adding, "Hopefully somebody is going to come up with an important goal.' Offseason acquisition Jeff Skinner, who has played only one playoff game, will rejoin the lineup for the potential clinching Game 5 in Dallas. "The guys have been playing really well, battling really hard," he told reporters on Thursday. "I'll just try to come in and read off those guys and try to keep it simple and try to contribute." Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm will return from an injury. He last played on April 11. "For him to come back and feeling great, it's a great addition to our team," Knoblauch said. Forward Connor Brown will miss a second consecutive game Thursday with an unspecified injury. Viktor Arvidsson came back in the lineup for Game 4 to replace Brown. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zach Hyman injury update: Oilers star has surgery, NHL playoffs over
