Sheppard notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist over seven minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime win over the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Sheppard continues to play a minimal role, failing to score for the fourth time in the past seven games. In fact, Sheppard didn't even enter the rotation until late in the contest after having played a role in the first half of the previous eight playoff games. Indiana is now at the pointy end of the season, meaning there could be a squeeze for minutes for players like Sheppard.
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Pacers' Myles Turner: Modest performance in Game 1 win
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Turner posted 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime victory over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Turner scored double-digit points for the eighth straight game, although his supporting numbers were just serviceable, at best. Prior to Wednesday, Turner had blocked 12 shots in his previous four games, something the coaching staff would welcome with open arms moving forward. If he can play more of a prominent role on the defensive end, that will go a long way to helping Indiana assert its dominance. The two teams will meet again in New York on Friday.
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton: Clutch performance again Wednesday
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Haliburton ended with 31 points (12-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 overtime victory over New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Haliburton broke the hearts of Knicks fans, hitting a final-second jump shot to force overtime, during which the Pacers did enough to secure victory. It marks the second straight game with 31 points for Haliburton, continuing his impressive postseason run. He also handed out double-digit assists for the sixth time in these playoffs and has Indiana positioned well heading into Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Pacers' Aaron Nesmith: Catches fire in comeback win
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Nesmith generated 30 points (9-13 FG, 8-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and two blocks in 39 minutes of Wednesday's 138-135 overtime win against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Nesmith made six three-pointers and scored 20 total points in the final five minutes of regulation, helping the Pacers erase a 15-point deficit to force overtime. Nesmith scored 11 consecutive points in the final minute, setting up Tyrese Haliburton's game-tying jumper at the buzzer. The performance marked Nesmith's second 30-point game of the 2024-25 season, and his eight three-pointers were a career high -- topping his seven made threes Dec. 30, 2023, which also came against the Knicks. He's averaging 14.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 29.6 minutes per game during the playoffs.
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