The Indiana Pacers are up 1-0 with a chance to take a commanding lead in the series against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight in Game 2.
I joined Tony East on Locked on Pacers podcast to discuss the Pacers starting backcourt’s performance in Game 1 including the re-emergence of Playoff Nembhard and the poor shooting, but aggressive Tyrese Haliburton, and adjustments that we may see from the Doc Rivers and his coaching staff. You can watch the podcast on YouTube below or listen on your favorite podcast provider.
Possible adjustments discussed:
- Will the Bucks make a dramatic starting lineup change? Why Rivers may like keeping the clearly better lineup as a bench option.
- How a possible Damian Lillard return affects things on both ends and could change how lineup changes are approached
- The most important thing the Pacers must do when Lillard returns
- How will the Bucks adjust defensively?
- Will they look to force Aaron Nesmith into making more offensive plays after a quiet offensive night in game one?
- Will they try and make Haliburton a scorer, focus on limiting the Pacers ball movement?
Starting backcourt discussions:
- Evaluating Haliburton’s Game 1 offensively
- The encouraging signs of aggression on an off shooting night and the confidence he showed post game
- Is being a playoff riser a real thing?
- The impressive nature of Andrew Nembhard
- The puzzling nature of his 3-point shot and him constantly having his toes on the line
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