Pascal Siakam found his playoff rhythm, and the Indiana Pacers are benefiting in a big way. Following a gritty 130-121 win over the Knicks in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the veteran forward reflected on the similarities between his current Pacers squad and the 2019 Toronto Raptors, the team he helped lead to a championship. With Indiana now holding a commanding 3-1 series lead, Siakam’s postseason experience is evident.
Siakam found openings in the Knicks’ defense after beating OG Anunoby and Josh Hart for easy scores. He stayed calm and consistent, showing the same poise he had during the Toronto Raptors’ title run. He finds a similar vibe between his former and current teams, in the crowd’s energy, and how they support them.
“Pacer nation, they go so crazy about us, and the support’s just been amazing,” Pascal said.“I think the first thing you mentioned is the fans. I remember in Toronto just how passionate they were about our team and the things that we were able to do, and it’s the same thing here,”
"Pacer nation, they go so crazy about us and the support's just been amazing." 🙌
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 28, 2025
Pascal Siakam spoke on the similarities between his time in Toronto and Indiana 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/WHerWSu5vJ
Now, as the Pacers move within one win of their first NBA finals appearance in over two decades, Siakam’s role looks large. His blend of leadership and versatility mirrors what he brought to the Raptors in 2019. For the Pacers, everything looks familiar; only the jersey is different.
Pascal Siakam Praises His Team, Keeping Aside His Personal Milestones
Siakam scored 30 points, five rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday’s significant win in Game 4.” He started the game hot. We just kept feeding him. He did a good job of making big shots after big shots after big shots,” Haliburton said about Pascal after the matchup. Despite his strong offensive showing, he credited the Pacers’ team-first approach and dismissed the need to be a consistent focus point.
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“That’s not who we are, man… It’s all about the team for us,” Siakam told Charles Barkley after the game.
"That's not who we are man… it's all about team for us." 🗣️
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 28, 2025
Pascal Siakam is all in on team success as he joins Inside after a Game 4 win. pic.twitter.com/GHKtN4f6a3
Since joining the Pacers from the Raptors, he has embraced contributing in multiple ways rather than chasing big scoring numbers. His team-first mindset continues to elevate the Pacers as they push deeper into the playoffs. Balancing his game along with Haliburton makes the Pacers a formidable threat in the Eastern Conference.
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