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00:00Three-pointers, 45% for Milwaukee, and then, of course, defensively,
00:04the Bucs have to be more disruptive.
00:06Indiana getting whatever they want on the offensive end.
00:09Iron Eagle, Grant Hill, Stephanie Reddy.
00:11We saw this first half of Game 3.
00:13Indiana was in control, but then things changed very dramatically.
00:17We'll see if the Bucs can do it again.
00:18Yeah, they went on a 70-44 run there in that second half.
00:21Is that a run?
00:23Yes.
00:24That's a run.
00:24That's a big run.
00:28Serious run.
00:29Oh, man.
00:30That third quarter, plus 21 in Game 3.
00:35And let's get more right now from Stephanie.
00:37Guys, I spoke with assistant coach Darvin Ham for the Bucs
00:40and asked him what should they do differently to improve their play.
00:43He said they've got to have better on-the-ball defense
00:45and communicate a lot more on the defensive end.
00:48He wants them to keep the ball in front of them
00:49and to finish with the defensive rebound.
00:51On the offensive end, he wants them to move the ball more, attack more.
00:55Guys, they had 28 points combined, points in the paint,
00:58and second-chance points the Pacers did.
00:59Obviously, they want to limit those two.
01:02And right out of the gate, they can't get Kyle Kuzma at the rim.
01:07Oh, the crank by Turner!
01:14Oh, my.
01:15Turner on Giannis with the finish,
01:19and right away staying aggressive,
01:22much like the start of the first half for Indiana.
01:24Off the hesitation that Akumbo will go to the free-throw line.
01:31This highlight will live for Indiana.
01:34Well, Kuzma did not get back on defense,
01:36and Turner, one dribble, confrontation at the rim,
01:40going right at Giannis.
01:45Turner, he started that first quarter, aggressive, hunting his shot,
01:49and stays aggressive here as we begin the third.
01:52Milwaukee did not get easy baskets in the first half.
01:58Zero fast-break points.
02:03Right now, let's take a look at our FanDuel live point spread for tonight's game.
02:07And then Akumbo shooting a pair.
02:09Start of the game.
02:12Minus four for Milwaukee.
02:14Currently a plus nine and a half.
02:21This is the Indiana team that we saw in games one and two at home.
02:27Team that finished ninth in offensive rating.
02:29Third in field goal percentage.
02:34Top ten in three-point shooting.
02:37And third in assists.
02:3929.2 during the regular season.
02:41They're doing a really good job defensively,
02:43at least on Giannis, but in doing so,
02:46they're giving up the three-point shot.
02:48Right now, it looked like the clock did not start
02:50after those made free throws.
02:53There was only one second off the 24,
02:56and Indiana had already gotten it across the midcourt.
02:59That line, Tony Brothers recognized it.
03:01They're going to correct the clock.
03:03Rick Carlisle guided this team to the Eastern Conference Finals last year
03:07before getting swept by the Boston Celtics.
03:11So, there's a first-round win over Milwaukee,
03:13second-round win over the New York Knicks.
03:16And while he said that experience was clearly instrumental
03:20in their development for this season,
03:22he said these are still new experiences
03:24for a bunch of young guys that are on the Pacers.
03:28You know, Halliburton is a fifth-year pro.
03:31Nev Hart in his third year.
03:33Neesmith in his fifth year.
03:34See, Ockham's a veteran.
03:35Won a title with Toronto.
03:37And you and I, we saw them earlier this season.
03:39They started off 16-18.
03:41We're eighth in the Eastern Conference.
03:43But since January 1st, 34-14 playing at a high level.
03:48And once again, giving whatever they want on the offensive end,
03:52Halliburton waltzes to the rim.
03:54The lane opened up for Halliburton.
03:56Indiana extends its lead.
03:58Portis feeds the post.
03:59Well, they send a second body to Adetokounmpo.
04:01Adetokounmpo follows his own miss.
04:06And right now, there's a limp from Kevin Porter Jr.
04:09He's not moving fluidly.
04:13Kick.
04:14Nembhard.
04:16Bounces off the rim.
04:21Swing it.
04:22Kuzma.
04:22Slices.
04:24And no call.
04:25Kuzma was looking for the whistle.
04:27But Nembhard sends it.
04:30Turner.
04:31Extra.
04:32Siakam lays it in.
04:33And twice here in this third quarter.
04:35Kuzma on drives to the rim.
04:37Not finishing.
04:38Falling.
04:39And not getting back.
04:41Indiana able to make him pay.
04:42And Adetokounmpo has it knocked out of his hands.
04:45Turnover.
04:46Nembhard waits for his teammates, including Turner.
04:51Switch.
04:52That means Porter is guarding Turner.
04:55Siakam feed it outside.
04:57Nembhard doesn't take the three.
04:59Instead, a fadeaway two.
05:01In and out.
05:03Early offense, Portis.
05:09Hand it.
05:10Trent.
05:11The three ball goes.
05:13Cha-ching for Gary Trent Jr.
05:15I like that the ball went in the post.
05:17Trent didn't stand around.
05:18He moved without the ball.
05:20Got open.
05:21And getting involved.
05:24Nembhard telegraphs it.
05:26Trent steals it.
05:27Protects against Halliburton.
05:28But missed it one on two.
05:30And Halliburton comes out cackling.
05:38Halliburton against Portis.
05:4210 to shoot.
05:44Isolation.
05:44Siakam attack mode for the deuce.
05:50Looks like Halliburton able to lull the defense asleep.
05:53A little dribble handoff.
05:56Siakam able to turn the corner for that easy two.
05:58The lead is back to 12.
06:01Porter.
06:02A Euro and floater.
06:04No.
06:04Loose ball foul.
06:05It's staying right here as the Pacers were throwing their bodies around at the rim.
06:10Right here you see three Pacers forming a wall on Giannis.
06:15Nowhere to go.
06:16Giannis still tries to get through.
06:18Nembhard right there.
06:19Great hands.
06:20And look, in the first three games, Giannis had 107 points.
06:2476 of them came in the paint.
06:26That's 71% of his total points.
06:28Certainly a point of concern for Indiana.
06:32And then a couple foul is called.
06:37And Porter ends up on his backside.
06:41And that's three times the Bucs have gone to the rim.
06:43Twice Kuzma here.
06:45Porter.
06:46And a lot of contact.
06:48They are letting them play.
06:49And that's kind of been the theme overall in these playoffs.
06:52The physicality.
06:56Officials.
06:59Calling fouls.
07:01Maybe as frequently as normal.
07:03And he's got to play through that here in the postseason.
07:05Siakam has called for his third foul.
07:08Neesmith previously picked up his third.
07:12And free throws here for Adelakumbo, who shot it at 62% during the season.
07:18Allen.
07:22Paint points.
07:2430 to 18 in favor of Indiana.
07:30Indiana, like you said, they spread you out.
07:32They move the ball around.
07:34They're so patient with their offensive attack.
07:37They beat those opportunities because of that.
07:39Getting easy baskets in the paint.
07:41And another double-double for Giannis Adetokounmpo.
07:45First player in NBA history to start the playoffs with three straight 30-plus points, 10-plus rebounds, 60-percent shooting games.
07:59Incredible.
08:00He's 6 of 6 at the free-throw line.
08:02It's a 10-point game.
08:04Halliburton lost it.
08:07Porter the other way.
08:09Up ahead, Kuzma.
08:10D-9 at the rim.
08:14Third block of the night for Turner.
08:18Nembhard, open luck.
08:19He's got a three.
08:21Once again, Kuzma on the ground.
08:24Five on four.
08:25Can't match up against Indiana.
08:28And they find the open shooter, Nembhard.
08:32Kuzma is now one of six from the field.
08:37Porter trying to shake off the defender, Nembhard.
08:39Kuzma gives it up.
08:41And Kortish lays it in.
08:43Nice pass there by Kuzma.
08:47Certainly good offense can get your defense set in transition from Milwaukee.
08:53So imperative that they execute and not turn the ball over.
08:56Feed it.
08:57Nice turnaround from Turner.
09:01That looked like when I was playing with my daughter.
09:03Little Nerf hoop right there.
09:04Turner keeping the ball high.
09:06Not letting Porter get involved.
09:08I thought you were going to say when I played against you, meaning me.
09:10Well, we've never actually played one.
09:12But that's what it would look like.
09:13He's been ducking me.
09:14And then a kung fu, the spin to the rim.
09:2076-65.
09:21And that's work tonight.
09:22Giannis on the low block posting up.
09:25He's just not getting opportunities driving because of the wall defensively that the Pacers
09:29have been establishing.
09:3016 points, 10 rebounds for Giannis.
09:34Neesmith.
09:35And there will be a foul.
09:37Kuzma yanked him.
09:40And now the officials trying to get in between as the Pacers were going over to help up Neesmith.
09:48And again, words exchanged.
09:50It looked like Neesmith got fouled.
09:56And Portis, while Neesmith was on the ground, tried to take the ball away from him.
10:02And that's what prompted this back and forth.
10:09Maybe they'll go back and review again to calm things down.
10:13But yeah, definitely a foul there on Kuzma.
10:16Yeah, that's exactly what happened.
10:18Neesmith was not giving it up.
10:19Took exception to it.
10:24So the foul on Kuzma.
10:26Portis wanted the ball.
10:27Neesmith said nope.
10:31And that's when Mark Lindsay got in between.
10:33Siakam and Turner came over.
10:38And guess what?
10:40Tony Brothers is sending both teams to their respective benches once again.
10:47And they are going to take a look.
10:49It's so predictable.
10:58You know, this is a veteran official that is sensing that things could get out of hand.
11:05And the playoff intensity has certainly been on display tonight here in Milwaukee.
11:10There's been a lot of chirping, but it's also been a lot of physicality.
11:14There's both teams bringing that here on both ends.
11:21And as we said earlier, they're understanding what's at stake.
11:24Milwaukee is fighting for their playoff life here.
11:26They're going to have to defend their home court playing with a little bit of an edge.
11:34Doc Rivers talked to us about game three in that second half.
11:37He felt they ramped up the physicality, which led to turnovers.
11:4114 turnovers by the Pacers, which ultimately led to 22 Bucs points there in that second half.
11:51And you saw something at the end of game, too, that maybe gave the Bucs a little insight into figuring some things out.
11:58Yeah, you know, in that game, too, Indiana led 115-100 with 5.43 left and looked to be in control.
12:06But Milwaukee went on a 13-0 run and got it within two.
12:10A taunting foul has been called on Portis.
12:15Indiana will shoot one shot.
12:18They will have possession of the ball on the side as a result of the common foul that was called prior to the technical foul.
12:24So, they get Portis on the technical.
12:33Neesmith was looking for shots on the drive.
12:37Tony Brothers is telling him, no, that foul was on the floor.
12:40So, they're going to get a free throw from Halliburton and maintain possession.
12:45If you're in Milwaukee, you want to play physical, but you don't want to get emotional here.
12:50You want to keep your cool.
12:51Certainly, giving up free throws and the possession.
12:56Tyrese Halliburton is a Wisconsin native.
13:01But he is an enemy.
13:05It's kind of tough for him to come back home here during the playoffs.
13:09Certainly, the rivalry between these two teams.
13:13Two teams and Halliburton has played a big role in Indiana's success.
13:19Indiana shooting it at 56% from the field.
13:23Walker, back outside.
13:25Nembhard, deep shot.
13:27No good.
13:30A.J. Green back in for the Bucs.
13:32Extended minutes for Porter with the injury to Lillard.
13:35Post-up, under the Kumpo.
13:40No look.
13:41Corner.
13:42Corn is...
13:43Doesn't go.
13:44Rebounded by Shepard.
13:47Pacers lead by 12.
13:50Halliburton bounced it off the Bucs.
13:52And Indiana maintains possession.
13:56Six and a half to go in the third.
13:57Handed to Nembhard.
14:02Shot clock down to four.
14:04Nembhard fed off.
14:05Jumper on the way.
14:07In and out.
14:08Rebound snagged by Shepard.
14:10Open look.
14:10Walker.
14:11Got him.
14:12A three.
14:12A great extra effort there on the glass by Shepard.
14:15But even better, finding the open Walker there.
14:18Relocating for a three.
14:20And this is now the largest lead of the night for Indiana.
14:24Fifteen.
14:27Adenokumpo had it raked out of his hands by Walker.
14:33Trent, one dribble and a J.
14:35Short.
14:36Long rebound.
14:37Green's got the angle.
14:38The reload for Trent.
14:41Slabbed down.
14:43Adenokumpo rising up.
14:52Eighteen points.
14:53Twelve rebounds.
14:55For Adenokumpo.
14:57Decept!
14:58Decept!
14:59Decept!
15:00Decept!
15:01Activity on the inside.
15:04Turner against Porter.
15:08We got a timeout.
15:10527 mark of the third.
15:12Bucs trying to stay alive at home against the Pacers.
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15:44Pacers have never trailed tonight.
15:46They lead this best-of-seven opening round series two games to one.
15:51The 4-5 matchup in the Eastern Conference.
15:55Turner, open, look at a three.
15:57He chants it from long range.
15:59And like we said, he had a lot of those open looks in game three.
16:04From the top of the key there and wasn't able to convert.
16:08Knocks down that one.
16:09I think an eight-second call.
16:11Eight-second call right there.
16:12McConnell picking up.
16:14Causing that deflection there.
16:16And once again, the depth of Indiana wears down their opponents.
16:21Doc Rivers going with the young guard, Ryan Rollins, seeing his first action of the night.
16:27And Milwaukee turns it over.
16:29And right now, Milwaukee falling back here into a 2-3 zone.
16:32So with the ball movement, player movement, and shooting, it looks like we have another dust-up.
16:37And Tony Brothers not playing around.
16:39Walker and Rollins were chirping a little bit there before the ball was entered.
16:45And the technical will be on Rollins.
16:48Oh, excuse me, on Rollins.
16:49I thought it was a double.
16:51Technical.
16:52And I think the officials are talking about it right now.
16:56And I think you're right.
16:58It will be a double technical, so no free throws.
17:00And Walker just got the word it's on him as well.
17:05Well, you have to play this zone paranoid.
17:07You have to talk.
17:08You have to be aware of shooters.
17:11And not relax defensively against Indiana.
17:15Walker, swing.
17:17Halliburton, zigzag, sploots it up.
17:19And a late whistle, foul called.
17:22And that's how you attack against the zone.
17:24Dribble penetration.
17:26Getting into the seams there.
17:28Halliburton had a closeout on Giannis Antetokounmpo as Doc Rivers doesn't think there was a foul in that play.
17:35But you don't settle against the zone.
17:39You attack it.
17:39And Halliburton does it so.
17:41He gets to the line.
17:42And it's going to be Bobby Portis picking it up.
17:45Halliburton misses on the first.
17:46Just a beautiful drive right there.
17:49Portis was there, but it was down low.
17:51His left arm twitching Halliburton as Halliburton was in the air.
17:56And that's why the foul was called.
17:58And another double-double for Tyrese Halliburton.
18:0114 points, 10 assists.
18:02That means double-doubles in all four games.
18:05The first pacer to do that since Paul George to start a series back in 2014.
18:12No look to Trent.
18:13Extra.
18:14Rollins, three.
18:15Bottom.
18:21Walker.
18:24Keep it on the outside for Sheppard.
18:26Four and a half to play in the third.
18:28Halliburton with his team up by 14.
18:31Turnover.
18:31So a little spurt at the end of the second quarter.
18:43Poor Milwaukee.
18:44Rollins can't hit the three.
18:46Offensive rebound.
18:47Adetokounmpo.
18:48Give it up.
18:49Portis, his jumper is good.
18:52It's a three.
18:57Timeout.
18:58Indiana.
18:59Bucs trying to make a move here at home.
19:07Pacers still own the double-digit lead.
19:19Come on.
19:20Get that head up.
19:21Come on.
19:21Come on.
19:23Get your head up.
19:23Get your head up.
19:24Come on.
19:24We're here.
19:24We're here.
19:25Get your head up, three, four.
19:26Come on.
19:26Come on, man.
19:27We got to fight, man.
19:28Come on, man.
19:29Fight, man.
19:30Oh!
19:34Come on!
19:36Come on!
19:37Come on!
19:42Bobby Portis rallying the Bucs.
19:47They now trail by 11.
19:50Out of the Indiana timeout.
19:52Under four minutes to go in the third, McConnell accelerates and finishes with a left hand.
20:00Great action there, just to get the window dressing, get everyone side to side there.
20:06McConnell able to take advantage.
20:08Adetokounmpo floats it in, plus one.
20:11And one of the few times that he's been able to get to the rim, off of the drive right there.
20:18First play, McConnell gets to that left hand.
20:22No one can come to help from the weak side.
20:24And the little inverted screen there from Green, Giannis downhill.
20:29He's also one of the best ever given to the rim.
20:3220 points, 13 rebounds.
20:3756th career playoff double-double, most in franchise history.
20:42He's the Bucs' all-time leading scorer.
20:43Nine-time all-star, two-time MVP.
20:50And trying to cut this to ten.
20:54He has been a perfect seven of seven at the free-throw line.
21:01Rollins pressuring McConnell.
21:04Sharing the backcourt now with Halliburton.
21:08Switch.
21:10McConnell draws the big Portis.
21:11Toppin asking for it.
21:14Rollins using his body.
21:15And he picks up the personal.
21:17Yeah, and great awareness there.
21:19There was a switch defensively for Milwaukee.
21:21Toppin had the smaller defender on him.
21:23And with the shooting and spacing, able to just plant Toppin down there.
21:29All Rollins could do was foul him, preventing him from catching the ball.
21:32Rollins plays bigger than he is because he has a 6'10 wingspan.
21:36But he's only 180 pounds.
21:37McConnell, shovel, Siakam.
21:40Shepard not looking to shoot.
21:41Shot clock is down to three.
21:43McConnell trying to make it happen.
21:45Gets to the rim and lays it in.
21:48Somehow, someway, just kind of wield himself to the rim.
21:52McConnell gives it done.
21:53Those are crushers.
21:56Portis answers with a straightaway trade.
21:58And once again, Jan is taking the double team right there, embracing it, finding the open shooter.
22:05Siakam stops, pops, connects.
22:07It's a high-level offense going on right now for both teams.
22:16Isolation, drop step.
22:18Couldn't slam it.
22:19He's fouled.
22:20The ball actually caromed off the rim because Adetokounmpo grabbed it.
22:27And Siakam is saying, that's offensive interference.
22:31And McConnell's short clock situation gets to that right hand.
22:36And then right here, two guys guarding Jan is smart.
22:38The rotation was a little bit late.
22:40Bobby Portis walks in to that three-pointer.
22:43Indiana is shooting 69% in the third quarter.
22:46The Bucs are not getting stops.
22:51But Adetokounmpo...
22:54back to the free-throw line.
23:00The Bucs are 10 of 11 as a team.
23:03Indiana's 10 of 12.
23:04Fourth foul on Siakam.
23:06This season, Giannis, 7.6 fouls per game.
23:15He was able to draw.
23:17And certainly, 22%
23:20drew fouls on 22% of his shot attempts.
23:24So, in large part because his ability to get downhill,
23:28such a mismatch for any big.
23:32And not afraid of drawing contact at all.
23:37Giannis had 37 points in game three.
23:40Trent had 37 points.
23:42First Bucs teammates with 35 points or more
23:45in the playoffs as a tandem.
23:50Giannis 9 for 9 from the free-throw line.
23:52So, efficient when he gets there.
23:55Back to a single-digit deficit from Milwaukee.
23:58Spin move.
23:59McConnell driving kick.
24:01Toppin sticks the three.
24:03And Indiana, they're so good
24:05at attacking the zone off the bounce.
24:07Get the defense to collapse
24:08and then find open shooters.
24:11Great awareness by McConnell.
24:12Every single time
24:14the Bucs seem to have some momentum,
24:17Indiana has the answer.
24:19They're shooting 71% in the third quarter.
24:22Rollins had it knocked away for a moment.
24:24Lovat up.
24:24Slam down!
24:25Adetokounmpo with the smash!
24:3710-point game.
24:38A minute 35 to go in the third.
24:40Giannis has 17 in the quarter.
24:43Ball's movement leads to a Shepard three.
24:45It's good!
24:45Indiana is unconscious!
24:49You said it best, Zion.
24:51Every time a little bit of momentum happens from Milwaukee,
24:54Indiana answers.
24:55And it's been multiple people stepping up, making plays.
24:58Double team on Adetokounmpo.
25:00Green drives.
25:01Give it up.
25:02Giannis spin.
25:03Short.
25:04Rebounded by Nismith.
25:06Just over a minute to go in the third.
25:09Indiana's made seven straight shots.
25:11McConnell.
25:12Kick.
25:12Halliburton bouncing off.
25:17Tip doesn't go for Toppin.
25:19Leakout.
25:20Portis swatted.
25:23Nismith gets back with a rejection.
25:26But he's down.
25:28Halliburton spins it in.
25:30End the harm.
25:32Nismith needs a moment.
25:34He should take a moment.
25:36Great extra effort running down Bobby Portis.
25:39And he made a sensational block.
25:44Probably a little sore right now.
25:45Portis all alone.
25:46Nismith not giving up.
25:48Landing on his backside.
25:51That kind of effort.
25:53Not quitting on a play.
25:55Not a pretty landing.
25:56And then on the other end, Halliburton comes down.
26:00And one opportunity.
26:01So a five-point swing right there.
26:03For Indiana.
26:06And a chance to take a 16-point lead here at the tail end of the third quarter.
26:16One shot here for Tyrese Halliburton.
26:2016 points.
26:2112 assists.
26:227 rebounds.
26:23And put another on the board.
26:28Indiana's got 99 points.
26:31With 45 seconds to go in the third.
26:40Double up.
26:41And then a couple.
26:42Long strides.
26:43Foul called.
26:45Green set a screen and went down on the play.
26:48Yeah, but I like this adjustment here.
26:50The inverted screens.
26:51Giannis with the ball.
26:52Green coming up and setting it.
26:55And now you have a small guy trying to switch on Giannis going downhill.
26:59And he's had some success getting into the paint.
27:03And more importantly, getting to the free throw line.
27:05First foul on Obi Toppin.
27:0725 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists.
27:26First miss.
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27:49Second one for Adelokumbo.
27:53One out of two.
27:56And I, in the last four or five possessions,
27:58it's been onto the Kupo knocking down free throws and drawing fouls.
28:02But on the other end, Indiana, three-pointers.
28:04And three-point play opportunities.
28:07And that has played a role in extending this lead here in the third.
28:10Pacers are 48% from three-point range.
28:12McConnell, a little stop and go.
28:14Takes the baseline.
28:15Forced to give it up.
28:16It bounces off of Prince.
28:18Shot clock winding down.
28:19Halliburton with an air ball.
28:21And an impossible angle from the corner.
28:25Prince lets it fly.
28:26Short on a three.
28:28Three seconds.
28:29Two seconds.
28:29Lob it up.
28:30Caught by Toppin.
28:31Touchdown.
28:35Oh, man.
28:37Indiana cracks 100 at the end of three.
28:41And Toppin at his height looked like Harold Carmichael.
28:43Oh, you're going back.
28:45Going way back.
28:47But, man, great awareness there.
28:49Toppin, one of the best in the open floor.
28:51In Indiana, just putting on a clinic here in the third quarter.
28:55Rick Carlisle proves.
28:58End of three.
29:00It's been physical.
29:01It's been intense.
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29:07Moments ago, Stephanie Reddy with Bucs big man Bobby Portis.
29:13Thanks so much, Bobby.
29:14You and I talked this morning about the chippiness between these two teams.
29:17How do you assess you all are playing through those circumstances?
29:21You know, a lot going on, right?
29:23You know, the game go down.
29:25Threw us off a little bit.
29:26Threw our timing off.
29:27Everything we prepped for is for that.
29:28No excuses, though.
29:30Got to keep playing.
29:31It's a long game.
29:32You know, we've been here before.
29:3312 minutes left.
29:34Got to give it all we got.
29:35It's a playoff, man.
29:36No excuses.
29:37Last quarter.
29:38Here we are.
29:39What do you want to do?
29:39What has to change for you all?
29:41Just the energy of urgency.
29:43You know, assist urgency.
29:44Go out here and play hard.
29:46You know, it's a long game.
29:47Make them call the first time out.
29:48See where we at.
29:49Make them call another time out.
29:50See where we at.
29:51And hopefully at the end, you know, four or five minutes left.
29:53It's two or three possession game.
29:56Try to win it.
29:57Thanks for stopping.
29:57Let's do it.
29:59Well, the issues have been on that end of the floor.
30:02Defensively, there are no signs that the Bucs can stop the Pacers.
30:05Pat Connaughton in.
30:07And Doc Rivers looking for a jolt of energy from somewhere.
30:10And maybe the veteran now in his 10th year can provide it.
30:14And they're going to need a jolt of energy on the defensive end of the floor.
30:17As you said, Indiana pretty much getting whatever they want and scoring with great efficiency.
30:24They lead it 103 to 86.
30:25Lead the series two games to one.
30:27Kick it out for the Walker 3.
30:29Book it.
30:31And I'll tell you, McConnell has dominated this game when he's been out there.
30:34The dribble penetration either leading to layups or creating opportunities for his teammates.
30:40Upstairs for Adetokumbo.
30:43And that's not fair.
30:446'11", 243.
30:46Being able to spin like that in traffic.
30:50Incredible.
30:51McConnell's got five assists.
30:53And 6'10 minutes of action.
30:5713 points.
30:59Walker snaps a pass for Nembhard.
31:01He drives on Connaughton and banks it home.
31:04And everybody getting involved.
31:05I mean, just the total team effort on the offensive end.
31:08Great rhythm, great flow.
31:10And just so hard to defend.
31:13You know, you don't know what they're going to do.
31:15They don't know what they're going to do.
31:17They're just out there playing, making the right leads and trusting one another.
31:20Every starter and double figures for Indiana.
31:23Adetokumbo misses on the three ball.
31:25McConnell shifting gears on Trent.
31:28Early offense top it.
31:30Two minutes gone by in the fourth.
31:32It's a 20-point cushion for the Pacers.
31:37Switch.
31:38Bullet feed.
31:40Top it.
31:40Off balance.
31:41Everything is going down for the Pacers.
31:47Indiana now at 60% from the field.
31:52The offense is clicking.
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32:10Stephanie Reddy letting us know that Aaron Neesmith is dealing with a sore back.
32:14That fall that he had on a block shot against Bobby Fortis.
32:18He is available to return, but if we don't see him, it could be circumstance based on the score, based on where Indiana is in the series.
32:29Neesmith trying to work through it, grabbing his lower back, but still smiling.
32:36Good shot.
32:38I'd be smiling, too, the way his team is playing.
32:41Obviously, Neesmith offensively, you know what he can do, but I love his defense and his toughness.
32:47I saw that on display on that block.
32:48And they keep adding to the lead.
32:50It's going to be an offensive foul on Brooke Lopez.
32:53And right now, Doc Rivers has to take Giannis out of the game right now with under 10 minutes left.
33:00I imagine Giannis won't sit for long, but not the time to not have your best player on the floor as Indiana is just dominating on both ends.
33:10Grant, they have 31 assists with 9.25 to go in the fourth quarter.
33:17Deep shot Turner can't hit for Rainbow Three.
33:21It's rebounded by Jericho Sims.
33:26Bucs trying to make up a lot of ground.
33:28That'll help.
33:30It's tapped in by Sims, but it's a 20-point game with 9 minutes to go.
33:363, 2, 3, 2, and a foul is called once again on Lopez.
33:44And Turner was setting a screen there on Nembhard.
33:48And just like Lopez was pushing Turner as Turner was running into the screen.
33:55It's been that kind of night here for Milwaukee.
33:58And Turner, excuse me, Lopez has his hands all over him and trying to get physical.
34:04The brothers didn't agree.
34:06And I don't know if Tony made the call, but he's a very dominant tonight.
34:12I'm going to default to Tony.
34:15Kip McConnell through the hands of Turner.
34:18Out of bounds.
34:19And one of the, maybe the only mistakes on the offensive end that Indiana has made here tonight.
34:26In this second half.
34:28It's been so crisp for the Pacers.
34:31What we just saw.
34:34There's been a rarity.
34:35Lopez, limited action tonight.
34:39Feed it.
34:39Porter, his jumper goes for 3.
34:42And Kevin Porter has to be aggressive here.
34:44He can knock down 3s.
34:46He can get into the paint for himself, for his teammates.
34:49We've got to put together some stops here on the defensive end.
34:53What event and just kind of chip away here at this lead.
34:5618 points for the former Cavalier, Rocket, and Clipper.
35:00And a travel.
35:02So back-to-back turnovers now for Indiana.
35:05And I like this unit that Doc Rivers has put in.
35:07They're scrapping on defense.
35:10They're trying to make some, these Pacers uncomfortable on the offensive end.
35:14Now, can they come down here and convert?
35:16They're going to that double high-speed and roll with Porter.
35:19Porter.
35:19Head and shoulder fake.
35:21Ball movement over the head of Connaughton.
35:25And a backcourt violation.
35:26That's the right idea.
35:30I thought Prince passed up an open corner 3, trying to swing it to Connaughton.
35:34And here comes Neesmith.
35:36So the back is holding up well enough for him to check back in at the 8-0-1 mark.
35:41He's got some of Shaq's icy hot there.
35:43He looks like he's doing well.
35:45Do you have a deal tangentially?
35:47I don't, no.
35:48I just called the big fella.
35:50Yep.
35:50He doesn't respond, but I still call him.
35:52Call.
35:52You try to face time.
35:53Now, Mark, swing, Halliburton, one-on-one with Connaughton.
36:01Feeds it inside on a bounce for Turner, threading the needle.
36:06That was a beautiful pocket pass right there.
36:09Once again, against that zone, attacking off the dribble, creating scoring opportunities.
36:14And that's 23 points now for Miles Turner.
36:17Connaughton, a blast to the rim, but he could not spin it in.
36:23Halliburton, waits, Neesmith, a touch for Siakam.
36:30Halliburton feeds it.
36:32Siakam fake, kick, corner, Neesmith can't hit the three.
36:36And it's cleared by Lopez.
36:387, 10 to go in the fourth.
36:40Lopez asking for it.
36:47Siakam switches on to 1, 10 to shoot.
36:50Porter lines it up.
36:52And he hits a three.
36:54And Porter's been impressive here off the bench.
36:57He's been aggressive.
36:58Five of seven from the three-point line and five rebounds and six assists.
37:02Just someone else having to step up and, of course, collectively having to get stops.
37:09It's been a problem.
37:10Siakam to Neesmith.
37:12Yes!
37:14A triple!
37:15And a foul called on Nembhard.
37:23Look at Indiana continuing to pick up full court.
37:26Nembhard, one of the best at harassing the ball handler.
37:31But the unselfishness there, Siakam right away caught it, read the defense, and found his teammate in the corner.
37:37One-fifteen to ninety-six.
37:40Porter.
37:42And it's blocked by Turner.
37:43Do not go in there.
37:46Fourth block of the night.
37:54Nembhard against Sims.
37:57The handles.
37:59Halliburton with the shot clock winding down.
38:02Anticipation.
38:02Steal for Porter.
38:04Step back J for two.
38:11Timeout.
38:12Pacers.
38:12Twenty-three for Kevin Porter, Jr.
38:15In the absence of Damian Lillard, Porter has stepped up his game, but the Bucs in a deep hole.
38:21Welcome back to Milwaukee.
38:22Giannis Antetokounmpo.
38:25He does his damage on the interior.
38:27Posting up has been successful.
38:29Third quarter was able to get to the rim.
38:31Twenty-eight points, 15 rebounds, six assists.
38:36Kind of a normal night for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
38:40Kind of quiet there in that first half.
38:42Exploded for 20 in the second, but just was not enough.
38:46Certainly in large part because of the offensive efficiency of Indiana.
38:53Indiana is just a shade under 60% from the field.
38:56They're 47% from three-point territory.
38:59They're 85% of the free-throw line.
39:02Working around the perimeter.
39:10Nebhardt gets off a clean look and connects for three.
39:13I know it's interesting.
39:16You see one or two players can get hot, but to see an entire team get hot from downtown, it's impressive.
39:25Lopez off.
39:28Rebounded by Neitzman.
39:29And the assist numbers is growing, 34 of them for Indiana.
39:39But Lopez once again trying to get physical.
39:43And foul Turner there as Indiana bringing the ball up the court.
39:47Now his fourth foul.
39:48We approach five minutes to play.
39:54It is all Pacers high-low action.
39:56Perfectly executed.
39:58It's Turner to Siakam.
40:01And this free-flowing offense of Indiana.
40:03I mean, give credit to Rick Carlisle.
40:05Rick Carlisle sort of changed his philosophy.
40:09He's a guy that called every play on the offensive end for his teams in Dallas
40:13and his former time in Indiana and Detroit.
40:16And now he's embraced change and has the personnel to play the style of basketball he wants to play.
40:23And the fouls piling up here for Milwaukee.
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40:37Lopez sits.
40:43Kuzma back in.
40:46Look, Lopez.
40:54Very frustrating night for him.
40:58And a foul called out front.
41:04And now Giannis to the bench with 439 remaining.
41:08Right now, you think about this series, the four games they've played.
41:13Certainly appears Indiana is in control with 435 left.
41:17But other than that, second half is M. Hart knocks down a mid-range jump shot.
41:23Really, Indiana has dominated every half of this series.
41:28He passed the far.
41:29Green underneath.
41:31Throwdown by Sims.
41:32But Doc Rivers is getting ready to send in Andre Jackson and Ryan Rollins.
41:37With just over four minutes to go.
41:42It's a 22-point lead for the Indiana Pacers.
41:50Trent gets a piece of it.
41:52Halliburton clears it.
41:55Turner, shot clock winding down.
41:57Off the rim, no.
41:58Rebound, Siakam keeps it alive, and it's knocked out of bounds.
42:05We'll get a timeout.
42:073-51 mark.
42:09Pacers in complete control.
42:12Inching closer to a 3-1 series lead.
42:14In the first quarter tonight, nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard, a non-contact injury.
42:25Chris Haynes is reporting it is an Achilles for Lillard.
42:30He was helped off.
42:32The way he was walking, the way he was describing it to the athletic training staff and his teammates.
42:40And for the Bucs, 3-51 on the clock.
42:44They're in a whole heap of trouble in this series against Indiana.
42:52They are, and certainly tough news there with Lillard.
42:57You know he's battled some injuries this year.
43:01And we hope for the best for him.
43:03Right now this Bucs team deflated.
43:06They had some hope there at halftime down 11.
43:09But Indiana, they kind of faced the same situation they were in.
43:17Down 10, or excuse me, up 10 in Game 3.
43:21They didn't come out with a sense of urgency.
43:23And talk about bouncing back after that performance in the second half in Game 3.
43:28They maybe had their best half here of this series.
43:32Yeah, the difference tonight, 68% shooting in the third quarter for the Indiana Pacers.
43:38So whatever questions that popped up from Game 3 to Game 4, they answered them.
43:43Connaughton with another free throw.
43:46Livingston in for the Bucs now as Doc Rivers empties the bench.
43:53Ball knocked around.
43:54Livingston gets his hands on it.
43:56And it's going to be a jump ball with him and Walker.
44:02See the bench there with Doc Rivers and certainly Lillard out, having to go back to Indiana.
44:09His team, not that they lost, but just how they lost here in the second half.
44:14Yeah, can they get back up, get to a certain level mentally and emotionally
44:20to go out and compete and fight for their playoff life
44:22where they've had so many troubles in the postseason in Indiana.
44:28Tough place to play.
44:29Bucs were 2-8 to start the season.
44:32They found some steady ground.
44:33And then at the end of the regular season, they won their last eight games going into the playoffs.
44:39So it gave them hope.
44:40It felt like they were going to get Damian Lillard back, which they did in Game 2.
44:44Nembhard rims out on a three ball.
44:49But a convincing win for the Pacers in Game 1, 117-98.
44:54Switching hands.
44:55And the bucket goes for Ryan Rollins.
44:58Game 2, you mentioned it.
45:00Indiana had a huge lead.
45:02Bucs made a late comeback to at least put some pressure on the Pacers.
45:05But they won at 123-115.
45:09And it looked like Indiana was cruising.
45:12Double-digit lead at halftime of Game 3, only to see the Bucs turn it around.
45:17Shepard can't hit the three.
45:222.42 on the clock.
45:24But we have not seen the carryover for Milwaukee from Friday night here to Sunday.
45:29Connaughton in and out.
45:31And it's rebounded by Bryant.
45:38Indiana 150 games this season.
45:41Walker swing.
45:43Nembhard money in the unselfish play.
45:47Another assist from Indiana.
45:50But it's contagious.
45:51Everybody making the extra pass.
45:55Looking for one another.
45:56Playing for one another.
45:58When this offense is rolling so hard to stop.
46:01Certainly, we've seen it here in this second.
46:04It's been a textbook.
46:06It's been a clinic.
46:08And Nembhard's night is over.
46:11Big numbers for him.
46:1220 points in 31 minutes of action.
46:17Halliburton, 15 assists.
46:19The Pacers collectively, 37 assists.
46:23Connaughton drives.
46:24Can't finish it.
46:26Tapped out for Jackson.
46:29Under two minutes to go now.
46:30Now, Connaughton lines it up.
46:33And the rebound knocked out of bounds by Shepard.
46:36So, Milwaukee will retain it.
46:39Now, this is what the Eastern Conference looks like.
46:41If you want to give Indiana the win, that'll be a 3-1 lead.
46:44Cleveland up 3-0.
46:46Knicks up 3-1.
46:47Celtics up 3-1.
46:49So, you've had some competitive games along the way.
46:53But not necessarily competitive series as they currently stand.
46:57Johnny Furphy in the game for Indiana, along with Tony Bradley.
47:05So, Rick Carlisle has slowly worked the back end of the roster.
47:14Players in for the final minute 15.
47:16Walker knocks it out of bounds with 8 to shoot.
47:19Talk about the offense of Indiana.
47:21Seven guys in double figures.
47:24Walker at 9 points.
47:27Almost 8 guys.
47:28But I scored 23.
47:30Miles Turner.
47:31So, just everybody gets involved.
47:34Connaughton's 3 is short.
47:36Long rebound.
47:37McConnell is running with 4 feet.
47:39Now, the rookie backs it out.
47:47A minute and a half to play.
47:51All Indiana tonight.
47:53Walker got a 3.
47:55Now, 8 in double figures.
47:58Walker now with 12 points.
48:00A Pacers barrage tonight against the Bucs.
48:06Rejected by Bryant.
48:09McConnell upstairs.
48:11Caught by Bradley.
48:13And clears it for Furphy.
48:20You look back.
48:22Indiana has made 27 playoff appearances since the 89-90 season.
48:27That's the most in the Eastern Conference.
48:29McConnell is such a pest.
48:33I don't know if he approves of you saying that.
48:35No, in a positive way.
48:36It's a positive pest.
48:37Yes.
48:38Very much a positive pest.
48:39Agreed.
48:42Sims the catch.
48:44The kick.
48:45And Connaughton is way off the mark.
48:49TJ McConnell, 10 years in the NBA.
48:52And everywhere he's played.
48:57He's made a difference.
48:58He has.
48:59The trust that they have.
49:01Set the point guard off the bench.
49:03Just makes plays.
49:04Tough.
49:05Blue collar.
49:06Mid-range.
49:08What a total team effort by these Pacers.
49:11They'll take the shot clock violation.
49:15And the final 14 seconds now here at Fiserv Forum.
49:19Get it in for Rollins.
49:32Livingston will get a shot off.
49:35Knocked around.
49:36Controlled by Indiana.
49:37And the Pacers go wire to wire to take complete control of this series.
49:46129-103.
49:49The final in game four.
49:51Indiana up three games to one.
49:56Pacers 7-0 all time when leading a best of seven series.
50:00Two games to none.
50:01And now in the driver's seat to make that 8-0 after they take care of business splitting the two games in Milwaukee.
50:16It's all Indiana.
50:18As we send it over to Stephanie.
50:20Thanks, Ian.
50:22Tyrese, you guys were clicking on all cylinders on the offensive end.
50:25You had eight players score in double digits.
50:2636 assists as a team.
50:28How is it possible?
50:30What is working?
50:32You know, I think we're just focusing on the processes right now.
50:35Felt like last game, process-wise in the first half, we got a lot of good looks.
50:39Just didn't knock them down.
50:40Third quarter, they kind of did a good job of taking us out of our stuff.
50:43So, we had a good film session yesterday.
50:47We focused on the right stuff.
50:48And, you know, we just made shots.
50:50You know, I really thought what we did on the defensive end really changed everything.
50:54I thought Miles was amazing at the rim, protecting the rim.
50:56And, you know, the ricochet of his blocks and his rebounds, we were able to get out and run and us in transition.
51:03You know, we feel like we're the best in the world at that.
51:05I'm glad you brought the defense up because when I talked with you earlier this season,
51:09you pinpointed a game against the Bucs on New Year's Eve as a point where you all as a team realized things had to change.
51:15How different is your defense now?
51:16Yeah, I just feel like, you know, we got a lot of buy-in right now.
51:20I feel like we're doing a good job of, you know, really paying attention.
51:23And our coaching staff is amazing at making adjustments.
51:25But I think where we're really taking the next step is just holding each other accountable.
51:29And that's a really big thing for a young team and what we're doing.
51:32And I really feel like we're holding each other accountable.
51:34And, you know, that's getting good results.
51:36Thanks for stopping.
51:36Nice job tonight.
51:37Yeah, appreciate it.
51:38Guys.
51:39All right.
51:39Thanks so much, Stephanie.
51:41The Indiana Pacers, they get it done here in Milwaukee.
51:48A nearly perfect performance for the Pacers offensively.
51:52They shoot 60% from the field, 46% from three-point territory.
51:58Our producer, Sean Gerchikoff, director, Rich Russo, Chirag DeVoscar, our associate director,
52:05thanks to our field producer, Alvin Whitney, production assistants, Calvin Barnes,
52:09Carl Cronenberger, our statistician, Jim Stamos.
52:11For Grant Hill, Stephanie Reddy, our entire crew.
52:14Ian Eagle saying goodnight from Milwaukee.
52:16After this break, we'll send you to Ernie, Kenny, Charles, and Shaq in Atlanta.