Why Pascal Siakam should feel more pressure over Tyrese Haliburton in Game 3

Pacers Notes: Siakam, Game 3 Strategy, Haliburton, Bird

Pascal Siakam was the Raptors’ second-leading scorer during the playoffs when they captured the 2019 title, but he’s in an even more important position with the Pacers in this year’s NBA Finals, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. Siakam played a complementary role to Kawhi Leonard that season in Toronto, but he’s a key cog in the success of Indiana’s offense. The Pacers rely on him to draw attention from opposing defenses and create shot opp…

Why Pascal Siakam should feel more pressure over Tyrese Haliburton in Game 3

Ric Bucher explains why Pascal Siakam is under more pressure than Tyrese Haliburton in Game 3.

Pacers' Pascal Siakam facing ultimate test in Game 3 of NBA Finals

Pascal Siakam is suddenly a veteran, a sage with hard-earned playoff wisdom to pass along to his younger teammates. His word and deeds carry that much more weight not only because of his nine years of NBA service time, but because of his role as a key starter on a championship team with the Toronto Raptors.  His teammates with the Indiana Pacers — all but one of whom are experiencing the Finals for the first time — shout him out for his leadersh…