Eric Koreen: ‘Topes lose. 127-125. RJ misses a turn-around jumper after Ben Sheppard plays some great defence. 29/12/8 for Barnes, 23 and 9 for for Barrett. 23/7/5 for Siakam, 21/12/4 for Haliburton. Good night for the Raps’ own pick, bad night for the Pacers pick.
Source: Twitter @ekoreen
Source: Twitter @ekoreen
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
For the first time in his NBA career, Pascal Siakam is adjusting to a new city, new team and new organization. But the Pacers are making him feel appreciated, and after the way his Raptors tenure ended, it’s been a welcomed change: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… pic.twitter.com/aigDYVYcN0 – 12:02 AM
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For the first time in his NBA career, Pascal Siakam is adjusting to a new city, new team and new organization. But the Pacers are making him feel appreciated, and after the way his Raptors tenure ended, it’s been a welcomed change: tsn.ca/nba/josh-lewen… pic.twitter.com/aigDYVYcN0 – 12:02 AM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pascal Siakam has filled a need in Indiana while leaving a void in Toronto.
theathletic.com/5276958/2024/0… – 11:39 PM
Pascal Siakam has filled a need in Indiana while leaving a void in Toronto.
theathletic.com/5276958/2024/0… – 11:39 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pascal Siakam has filled a need in Indiana while leaving a void on Toronto.
theathletic.com/5276958/2024/0… – 11:38 PM
Pascal Siakam has filled a need in Indiana while leaving a void on Toronto.
theathletic.com/5276958/2024/0… – 11:38 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Siakam on matching up with Barnes: “Obviously we know how talented he is. I’m super proud of him… To be out there matched up against him, I know he’s going to compete, he knows I’m going to compete. Yeah, it was great. It’s weird but it was good.” – 10:56 PM
Siakam on matching up with Barnes: “Obviously we know how talented he is. I’m super proud of him… To be out there matched up against him, I know he’s going to compete, he knows I’m going to compete. Yeah, it was great. It’s weird but it was good.” – 10:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Siakam on the ovation: “I tried to stay focused on the game as much as I could, but it’s hard… Just genuine love & that means everything. To see that whole section with my jersey, that almost got me right there. I couldn’t really ever dream of that. It means a lot. I’m humbled” pic.twitter.com/WtMj7e2YEr – 10:50 PM
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Siakam on the ovation: “I tried to stay focused on the game as much as I could, but it’s hard… Just genuine love & that means everything. To see that whole section with my jersey, that almost got me right there. I couldn’t really ever dream of that. It means a lot. I’m humbled” pic.twitter.com/WtMj7e2YEr – 10:50 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“When everyone was telling me how happy there were for me, I was like, ‘I have to get this win, I can’t lose this game,” – Siakam on wanted to do well back at Scotiabank Arena. – 10:40 PM
“When everyone was telling me how happy there were for me, I was like, ‘I have to get this win, I can’t lose this game,” – Siakam on wanted to do well back at Scotiabank Arena. – 10:40 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“That was bad, I slipped …” – Siakam on getting beat by old friend Jakob Poeltl on a spin move. – 10:39 PM
“That was bad, I slipped …” – Siakam on getting beat by old friend Jakob Poeltl on a spin move. – 10:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Siakam on Poeltl’s spin move: “That was bad. I slipped, man. I knew what he was going to do… That was a good spin, though. I’ll give him that.” – 10:36 PM
Siakam on Poeltl’s spin move: “That was bad. I slipped, man. I knew what he was going to do… That was a good spin, though. I’ll give him that.” – 10:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I tried to stay focused on the game and not think about anything as much as I could. … For me to come in here after eight years, just to see the reception, people just being genuinely happy for me, that was the most important thing.” – Siakam – 10:36 PM
“I tried to stay focused on the game and not think about anything as much as I could. … For me to come in here after eight years, just to see the reception, people just being genuinely happy for me, that was the most important thing.” – Siakam – 10:36 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“It was kind of weird, emotional, seeing his (video), but we’re both competitors, both teams wanted to win” — Scottie Barnes on playing against Pascal Siakam. – 10:14 PM
“It was kind of weird, emotional, seeing his (video), but we’re both competitors, both teams wanted to win” — Scottie Barnes on playing against Pascal Siakam. – 10:14 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam commented on Section 119 wearing nothing but 43 and what the experience tonight was like:
“To see that whole section with my jersey, it means the world to me.” pic.twitter.com/cmJDiwFdwo – 10:14 PM
Pascal Siakam commented on Section 119 wearing nothing but 43 and what the experience tonight was like:
“To see that whole section with my jersey, it means the world to me.” pic.twitter.com/cmJDiwFdwo – 10:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Shorthanded Pacers survive in Toronto 127-125 to enter the All-Star break 31-25.
Siakam scored 23pts in his return, Haliburton had 21/12a and McDermott added 13pts off the bench.
Next: All-Star Weekend in Indy. – 10:01 PM
Shorthanded Pacers survive in Toronto 127-125 to enter the All-Star break 31-25.
Siakam scored 23pts in his return, Haliburton had 21/12a and McDermott added 13pts off the bench.
Next: All-Star Weekend in Indy. – 10:01 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors lose 127-125. Barrett misses look to tie after dribbling down clock in last 10 seconds. Barnes huge with 29-12-8 but had some mistakes down stretch. Barrett with 23-9-3. Siakam has 23-7-5, shaking off sluggish first half. Haliburton 21-12, Nembhard 14-3-5. – 9:59 PM
Raptors lose 127-125. Barrett misses look to tie after dribbling down clock in last 10 seconds. Barnes huge with 29-12-8 but had some mistakes down stretch. Barrett with 23-9-3. Siakam has 23-7-5, shaking off sluggish first half. Haliburton 21-12, Nembhard 14-3-5. – 9:59 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Former players winning in their return to Toronto is a tale as old as time, Pascal Siakam joins a long list. – 9:59 PM
Former players winning in their return to Toronto is a tale as old as time, Pascal Siakam joins a long list. – 9:59 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Pacers hold on the final possession and survive in Toronto 127-125. They needed that one. They improve to 31-25 with the victory.
23 points and 7 assists for Pascal Siakam. 21 points and 12 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. Everyone contributed for the shorthanded Pacers. – 9:58 PM
Pacers hold on the final possession and survive in Toronto 127-125. They needed that one. They improve to 31-25 with the victory.
23 points and 7 assists for Pascal Siakam. 21 points and 12 assists for Tyrese Haliburton. Everyone contributed for the shorthanded Pacers. – 9:58 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors’ chances of keeping their own pick get a tiny bit better. Pacers pick (which the Raptors own) gets a tiny bit worse. Fun night, entertaining game and a MUCH better effort than what we’ve seen from this team recently. Of course Siakam hits the dagger. – 9:58 PM
Raptors’ chances of keeping their own pick get a tiny bit better. Pacers pick (which the Raptors own) gets a tiny bit worse. Fun night, entertaining game and a MUCH better effort than what we’ve seen from this team recently. Of course Siakam hits the dagger. – 9:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
‘Topes lose. 127-125. RJ misses a turn-around jumper after Ben Sheppard plays some great defence. 29/12/8 for Barnes, 23 and 9 for for Barrett. 23/7/5 for Siakam, 21/12/4 for Haliburton.
Good night for the Raps’ own pick, bad night for the Pacers pick. – 9:57 PM
‘Topes lose. 127-125. RJ misses a turn-around jumper after Ben Sheppard plays some great defence. 29/12/8 for Barnes, 23 and 9 for for Barrett. 23/7/5 for Siakam, 21/12/4 for Haliburton.
Good night for the Raps’ own pick, bad night for the Pacers pick. – 9:57 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Barnes long 2, Barnes block, but gets no call as he drives hard to rim. Siakam banks one home on other end, and Pacers lead by 3 with 20.5 left. The refs have been an adventure down the stretch. – 9:51 PM
Barnes long 2, Barnes block, but gets no call as he drives hard to rim. Siakam banks one home on other end, and Pacers lead by 3 with 20.5 left. The refs have been an adventure down the stretch. – 9:51 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
I don’t think RJ was supposed to leave Haliburton and double Siakam in the corner. – 9:43 PM
I don’t think RJ was supposed to leave Haliburton and double Siakam in the corner. – 9:43 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
103-101 after 3Q for Raptors. Barnes with 19/8/7. Barrett with 23. Pacers have six players in double figures already, Siakam with 16-3-5. Haliburton with 16-11-3. Nembhard had a huge 3Q and has 13-2-4. – 9:24 PM
103-101 after 3Q for Raptors. Barnes with 19/8/7. Barrett with 23. Pacers have six players in double figures already, Siakam with 16-3-5. Haliburton with 16-11-3. Nembhard had a huge 3Q and has 13-2-4. – 9:24 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Jak with the Spicy Spin on Siakam. He’ll be hearing about that one whilst shotgunning a beer. – 9:07 PM
Jak with the Spicy Spin on Siakam. He’ll be hearing about that one whilst shotgunning a beer. – 9:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The emotions of the evening (and Barnes’ defence) may have gotten to Siakam a bit early. Well, so much for that. After being held to 8 points in the 1st half, he’s scored 7 in the span of 69 seconds to open the 3rd quarter and give Indiana a 2-point lead. – 9:03 PM
The emotions of the evening (and Barnes’ defence) may have gotten to Siakam a bit early. Well, so much for that. After being held to 8 points in the 1st half, he’s scored 7 in the span of 69 seconds to open the 3rd quarter and give Indiana a 2-point lead. – 9:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pacers start 3Q on 12-2 run, Siakam with seven points, now lead Toronto 77-75. – 9:01 PM
Pacers start 3Q on 12-2 run, Siakam with seven points, now lead Toronto 77-75. – 9:01 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Siakam’s has7 points in about 2 1/2 minutes to start third quarter, Pacers up 2 now – 9:01 PM
Siakam’s has7 points in about 2 1/2 minutes to start third quarter, Pacers up 2 now – 9:01 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Entertaining first half. Raps leading Pacers 71-65. Barrett has 17-3-2 while Barnes has 14-6-2. Former Pacer has 12 off the bench for Toronto. Tough first half for Siakam who has 8-3-3 on 2-of-9 shooting. Haliburton has 14&7. Pacers are 9/22 from three. – 8:41 PM
Entertaining first half. Raps leading Pacers 71-65. Barrett has 17-3-2 while Barnes has 14-6-2. Former Pacer has 12 off the bench for Toronto. Tough first half for Siakam who has 8-3-3 on 2-of-9 shooting. Haliburton has 14&7. Pacers are 9/22 from three. – 8:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Raps up 71-65 at half. 17 for RJ, 14/6/2 for Barnes, 12 for Brown, 14 and 7 for Haliburton, 8/3/2 for Siakam. – 8:39 PM
Raps up 71-65 at half. 17 for RJ, 14/6/2 for Barnes, 12 for Brown, 14 and 7 for Haliburton, 8/3/2 for Siakam. – 8:39 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Jakob didn’t foul Siakam, but he kind of tripped him when he was getting out of his way … does that count?
Siakam has seemed a half-step out of sorts on his drives all night. Timing a little off, I’d say. – 8:30 PM
Jakob didn’t foul Siakam, but he kind of tripped him when he was getting out of his way … does that count?
Siakam has seemed a half-step out of sorts on his drives all night. Timing a little off, I’d say. – 8:30 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Kind overlooked in all the Pascal discussion is that it’s a reunion game for Bruce Brown who is playing with a lot of zip against the Pacers, who traded him in the Siakam deal. Brown has let the Raptors bench hear it on a couple of fast break scores. – 8:23 PM
Kind overlooked in all the Pascal discussion is that it’s a reunion game for Bruce Brown who is playing with a lot of zip against the Pacers, who traded him in the Siakam deal. Brown has let the Raptors bench hear it on a couple of fast break scores. – 8:23 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Scottie Barnes tried but failed to rip the ball out of Pascal Siakam’s hands. Metaphor!
(Just joking. Relax.) – 8:16 PM
Scottie Barnes tried but failed to rip the ball out of Pascal Siakam’s hands. Metaphor!
(Just joking. Relax.) – 8:16 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
35-31 Raptors after 1Q .. seems like McDermott heave at buzzer didn’t count. Very eventful quarter. Siakam has 2 points and 2 assists. Barnes has been excellent with 8 points and ton of energy. Barrett has 12. – 8:12 PM
35-31 Raptors after 1Q .. seems like McDermott heave at buzzer didn’t count. Very eventful quarter. Siakam has 2 points and 2 assists. Barnes has been excellent with 8 points and ton of energy. Barrett has 12. – 8:12 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nice bounce back for Barnes and the Raptors. Scottie scored 8 1st-quarter points (more than he had vs San Antonio), and held Siakam to 2 pts and 1-5 FG on the other end. Raptor Killer extraordinaire Doug McDermott beats the buzzer with a 50 footer (!!) to cut Toronto’s lead to 1 – 8:11 PM
Nice bounce back for Barnes and the Raptors. Scottie scored 8 1st-quarter points (more than he had vs San Antonio), and held Siakam to 2 pts and 1-5 FG on the other end. Raptor Killer extraordinaire Doug McDermott beats the buzzer with a 50 footer (!!) to cut Toronto’s lead to 1 – 8:11 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
21-19 Raptors, but Pacers have hit their last three triples, Haliburton with two of them. RJ Barrett with nine for Toronto. Siakam hasn’t scored yet. Looks like Rajakovic is matching his minutes with Barnes. – 7:59 PM
21-19 Raptors, but Pacers have hit their last three triples, Haliburton with two of them. RJ Barrett with nine for Toronto. Siakam hasn’t scored yet. Looks like Rajakovic is matching his minutes with Barnes. – 7:59 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Pascal Siakam received a warm welcome from Raptors fans in his return to Toronto 🫶
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nE0oUibLvO – 7:56 PM
Pascal Siakam received a warm welcome from Raptors fans in his return to Toronto 🫶
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/nE0oUibLvO – 7:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
An ovation that’s rivalled only by Lowry and DeRozan’s first games back in Toronto. A special and well deserved moment for Pascal Siakam. pic.twitter.com/deygecLt67 – 7:41 PM
An ovation that’s rivalled only by Lowry and DeRozan’s first games back in Toronto. A special and well deserved moment for Pascal Siakam. pic.twitter.com/deygecLt67 – 7:41 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Great tribute video for Pascal Siakam. He waived and thanked the crowd who gave him a loud applause. No tears. – 7:40 PM
Great tribute video for Pascal Siakam. He waived and thanked the crowd who gave him a loud applause. No tears. – 7:40 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
A (nearly) full building for the anthems, which is a rarity these days, and loud cheers for Siakam as he’s shown on the screen during O Canada. – 7:36 PM
A (nearly) full building for the anthems, which is a rarity these days, and loud cheers for Siakam as he’s shown on the screen during O Canada. – 7:36 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Siakam Raptors ranks:
Games: 5th
Points: 5th
Rebounds: 3rd
Assists: 5th
Triple doubles: 2nd
Win shares: 5th
VORP: 4th
D League champion
D League Finals MVP
MIP
NBA champion
2nd leading scorer on chip team, title clinching basket.
2-time all-star
2-time all-NBA
Thank you, P – 7:36 PM
Siakam Raptors ranks:
Games: 5th
Points: 5th
Rebounds: 3rd
Assists: 5th
Triple doubles: 2nd
Win shares: 5th
VORP: 4th
D League champion
D League Finals MVP
MIP
NBA champion
2nd leading scorer on chip team, title clinching basket.
2-time all-star
2-time all-NBA
Thank you, P – 7:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Siakam already getting cheered every time he’s shown on big screen during anthems. All of the kids on court in Raptors 43 jerseys. – 7:36 PM
Siakam already getting cheered every time he’s shown on big screen during anthems. All of the kids on court in Raptors 43 jerseys. – 7:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam and Jackson for the Pacers. Usual five for the Raptors. – 7:29 PM
Haliburton, Nembhard, Nesmith, Siakam and Jackson for the Pacers. Usual five for the Raptors. – 7:29 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam is shooting 44.9% from three-point range over his last 33 games. – 6:46 PM
Pascal Siakam is shooting 44.9% from three-point range over his last 33 games. – 6:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I know this is going to be emotional for him. … There’s a lot of love coming his way with whatever they’re doing pregame.” – Carlisle on Siakam – 6:09 PM
“I know this is going to be emotional for him. … There’s a lot of love coming his way with whatever they’re doing pregame.” – Carlisle on Siakam – 6:09 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Gentle reminder: If you’r going to Raptors-Pacers tonight, might want to be early. Scottie Barnes all-star presentation right before the anthems, Pascal Siakam tribute video right after as part of the lineup intros, the team folk tell us – 4:54 PM
Gentle reminder: If you’r going to Raptors-Pacers tonight, might want to be early. Scottie Barnes all-star presentation right before the anthems, Pascal Siakam tribute video right after as part of the lineup intros, the team folk tell us – 4:54 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Pascal Siakam was in good spirits at Pacers shoot round this AM as he gets ready to play the Raptors for the first time. He said he enjoyed getting some questions in French again! He stayed on the high road n and gave no shade. But has he enjoyed being a Pacer so far? Uh…yes: pic.twitter.com/FZSRq63kk4 – 1:14 PM
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Pascal Siakam was in good spirits at Pacers shoot round this AM as he gets ready to play the Raptors for the first time. He said he enjoyed getting some questions in French again! He stayed on the high road n and gave no shade. But has he enjoyed being a Pacer so far? Uh…yes: pic.twitter.com/FZSRq63kk4 – 1:14 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Siakam said he’s spoken to Barnes about being the face of the franchise. “As a young man, its going to be a lot of ups & downs. He’s just gotta be able to take those waves & as he learns from it he’s going to grow. As long as his head is in the right place, he’s going to be fine” – 12:39 PM
Siakam said he’s spoken to Barnes about being the face of the franchise. “As a young man, its going to be a lot of ups & downs. He’s just gotta be able to take those waves & as he learns from it he’s going to grow. As long as his head is in the right place, he’s going to be fine” – 12:39 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
At his post-trade presser, Ujiri acknowledged/apologized for a lack of communication with Siakam last summer. Pascal on that & how his Raptors tenure ended: “I don’t look back, to be honest… This was home for me. I’ve always wanted to be there but I also understand what it is” pic.twitter.com/oSzyklHKu0 – 12:34 PM
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At his post-trade presser, Ujiri acknowledged/apologized for a lack of communication with Siakam last summer. Pascal on that & how his Raptors tenure ended: “I don’t look back, to be honest… This was home for me. I’ve always wanted to be there but I also understand what it is” pic.twitter.com/oSzyklHKu0 – 12:34 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Pascal Siakam ahead of his Toronto return: “It’s kinda weird, to be honest… I know I have a different jersey on but just coming into this building brings back a lot of good memories.”
Isn’t thinking too much about what tonight will be like. “It’s going to be exciting, I’m sure” pic.twitter.com/NJR22WVGLL – 12:18 PM
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Pascal Siakam ahead of his Toronto return: “It’s kinda weird, to be honest… I know I have a different jersey on but just coming into this building brings back a lot of good memories.”
Isn’t thinking too much about what tonight will be like. “It’s going to be exciting, I’m sure” pic.twitter.com/NJR22WVGLL – 12:18 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Andrew Nembhard says Pascal Siakam talks more shit than he realized 😂 Says he’s loved playing with Pascal so far – 11:50 AM
Andrew Nembhard says Pascal Siakam talks more shit than he realized 😂 Says he’s loved playing with Pascal so far – 11:50 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The @Raptors are encouraging fans at Scotiabank Arena to be in their seats promptly at 7:30. The tribute for Pascal Siakam will be done before the opening tip. – 11:34 AM
The @Raptors are encouraging fans at Scotiabank Arena to be in their seats promptly at 7:30. The tribute for Pascal Siakam will be done before the opening tip. – 11:34 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Good stuff from @vivekmjacob on how the Pacers and Pascal Siakam have fared since he was traded: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho… – 10:15 AM
Good stuff from @vivekmjacob on how the Pacers and Pascal Siakam have fared since he was traded: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho… – 10:15 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam is back in Toronto. Ahead of the game tonight, for @Sportsnet, on how he and the Pacers have fared since the trade:
sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho… – 10:03 AM
Pascal Siakam is back in Toronto. Ahead of the game tonight, for @Sportsnet, on how he and the Pacers have fared since the trade:
sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ho… – 10:03 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
As Pascal Siakam returns to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since being traded to the @Pacers, a re-post of my @Sportsnet ‘Big Read’ on his unlikely path to stardom, & how (ironically now) playing basketball in Toronto had finally made feel at home: sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/h… – 8:38 AM
As Pascal Siakam returns to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since being traded to the @Pacers, a re-post of my @Sportsnet ‘Big Read’ on his unlikely path to stardom, & how (ironically now) playing basketball in Toronto had finally made feel at home: sportsnet.ca/nba/longform/h… – 8:38 AM
More on this storyline
Michael Grange: “From where I come from, to be here in a place like this … I remember going to the store and they didn’t have my jersey … and to see that whole section in my jerseys that almost got me, I couldn’t have dreamed of that. … I’m humbled” — Pascal Siakam -via Twitter @michaelgrange / February 14, 2024
Clutch Points: Pascal Siakam receives a loud ovation from the Raptors crowd in his first game back in Toronto since the trade 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/vCLWLSiADw -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / February 14, 2024
Michael Grange: Pascal Siakam on his return to Toronto: “I’m excited to see everyone you know. I don’t know what to expect, but I hope everyone is excited to see me and yeah, man, I just I’m happy to be back, to see everyone and hopefully we get a win… “ -via Twitter @michaelgrange / February 14, 2024