Hours before facing the Nuggets, Pascal Siakam East go ” bless with lots of baskets » the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. A good way for the former Raptors player, alone in the room for the occasion, to make his new home his own, as he says.
Last night against the reigning champions, the All-Star power forward played his first home match in his new colors. He was able to show off his play in the post, at mid-distance, his interior presence and the beginnings of a bond with Myles Turner. But his first double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists) as a Pacers player, once again deprived of their playing master Tyrese Haliburton, was not enough to beat the Nuggets.
While waiting for Tyrese…
“ He will be super regular, he will bring added value in almost all areas of our game, in attack and defense. And when Tyrese will be back, it will strengthen his game even more. But right now, we are very lucky to have him, with Tyrese on the sidelines. Because he can do many things that can help us “, already judge Rick Carlisleconvinced that his percussion and his post play will free up space.
No effect on results for the moment. Defeated by the modest Blazers, despite Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers then lost on the floor of the Suns. That's three defeats in a row since the arrival of their recruit.
The latter, however, says she saw “ many good things. It's hard to see losing three games in a row, but I think we played pretty well in these games, like tonight. It was a solid effort from everyone. There are a lot of encouraging things and a lot of things we need to improve on. It's going to be a combination to understand these aspects and correct them » he assures.
Already well integrated
He himself is still in the break-in period. His 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists average so far are slightly lower than his production over the rest of the year. But the context must be taken into account: being transferred during the season is completely new for him.
“ The first two days after the exchange, I don't think I slept at all. We were away, we just came back, it was crazy. I do my best and try to stay ready. It's something I've never experienced, I have to keep adjusting as I go », displays the 29-year-old player who assures that he is content with “ read the game » and encourage his teammates to take open shots « a thousand times “.
Like TJ McConnell talking about a teammate “ amazing ” who brings ” another dynamic » to the team, the native of Douala seems to have integrated well.
“ The most important thing for me is seeing the children, all excited, asking me to sign things. It's always been what brought me the most joy. […] I want this team to win, I'm going to do everything in my power to make that happen and the guys in the locker room want it too. »
| Pascal Siakam | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | TOR | 55 | 16 | 50.2 | 14.3 | 68.8 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.2 |
| 2017-18 | TOR | 81 | 21 | 50.8 | 22.0 | 62.1 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 7.3 |
| 2018-19 | TOR | 80 | 32 | 54.9 | 36.9 | 78.5 | 1.6 | 5.3 | 6.9 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 16.9 |
| 2019-20 | TOR | 60 | 35 | 45.3 | 35.9 | 79.2 | 1.1 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 22.9 |
| 2020-21 | TOR | 56 | 36 | 45.5 | 29.7 | 82.7 | 1.7 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 21.4 |
| 2021-22 | TOR | 68 | 38 | 49.4 | 34.4 | 74.9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | 8.5 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 22.8 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 71 | 37 | 48.0 | 32.4 | 77.4 | 1.9 | 6.0 | 7.8 | 5.9 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 24.2 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 41 | 35 | 52.2 | 31.8 | 74.9 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 22.0 |
| 2023-24 * | TOR | 39 | 35 | 52.2 | 31.7 | 75.8 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 22.2 |
| 2023-24 * | IND | 2 | 32 | 53.6 | 33.3 | 50.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| Total | 512 | 31 | 49.1 | 32.7 | 77.1 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 17.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
