This current iteration of the Indiana Pacers represent the spirit in what the game of basketball was predicated upon when first developed over a century ago. R

The Pacers targeted the right secondary star with the Pascal Siakam trade, and it changed everything for them.

As the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 2, 114-109, to take a 2-0 series lead, Friday night was highlighted by the impeccable performance from star Pascal Siakam. With Siakam's special performance for the Pacers, he would speak after the game about what led to the outing, and it wasn't the questionable defense from their opponents.