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Time of India
3 days 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
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM CEO backs Trump's auto tariffs as a tool to help US manufacturers
General Motors CEO Mary Barra is voicing support for the Trump administration's automotive tariffs, arguing they allow U.S. automakers to compete more fairly in the international market. "For decades now, it has not been a level playing field for U.S. automakers globally with either tariffs or non-tariff trade barriers," Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors, said at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything conference Wednesday. "I think tariffs are one tool that the administration can use to level the playing field." On Thursday, a federal appeals court made the decision to allow U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs to remain in effect temporarily. In response to Trump's 25% tariff on all imported automobiles and automobile parts, General Motors is continuing to take steps to strengthen its North American manufacturing. Trump Tariffs Face Legal Battle As Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Trade Ruling "We already were on a process to have more resiliency in this country, and we're just going to continue on that as we move forward," Barra told "The Claman Countdown" Thursday. Read On The Fox Business App Gm To Pour $888M Into Building New V-8 Engine In New York General Motors, headquartered in Detroit, forecast earlier this month a hit of up to $5 billion in 2025 from the auto tariffs. However, Barra said the company is working to leverage some excess capacity it has in the U.S., including through an $888 million investment at a New York propulsion plant to create a next-generation V-8 engine. "We're investing in this country, and we're making those decisions as we go," she said. "Just under $900 million. [It's] the most significant engine investment we've made in history." Gm Ceo Breaks Silence Over Tariff Pressure And What It Means For Your Wallet Over the last five years, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global semiconductor shortage, the multinational automaker has also moved more than 25% of its supply chain to the U.S. Fewer than 3% of the automaker's direct parts now come from China, she said. Earlier this month, GM also made the move to stop exporting some vehicles to China from the U.S. "There's still more deals to do, so we're waiting for that," she said. "But there are certain moves that we're already making to strengthen our North American manufacturing, because we can do that with the clarity we already have." However, as General Motors increases its U.S. investment, Barra is not making any promises when it comes to vehicle pricing for consumers. Pricing has always been dynamic, with new features and options constantly emerging, she said. "I'm saying it's a dynamic situation, and we're going even before the word tariff was something we talked about a lot," Barra said. "We're going to work to make sure we remain competitive, but I'm very pleased that the strength of our products (is) driving consumer interest."Original article source: GM CEO backs Trump's auto tariffs as a tool to help US manufacturers Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
