Statement made: Strong second-half defense guides Indiana Pacers to win over Cleveland Cavaliers.

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1. Timestamps-ish:
   0:00 Intro and wow balance
   
   5:04 Pacers defensive dominance against Cavs
   
   10:39 Breaking down Pacers defensive strategy
   
   16:46 Cavs shooting struggles impact game
   
   22:57 Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury
   
   28:33 Adjusting without Haliburton

2. Great team win

3. Nembhard just does whatever we need him to do. Lock up, assist, score. Sacrifices and steps up when asked. He is a GEM.

4. I can UNDERSTAND, to a certain point, WHY they didn't say anything about Ty's Hamstring. However they could've SAVED themselves, and Ty, (and Us) A LOT OF TROUBLE by just Saying that EARLY. It wouldn't have been an EXCUSE. Everyone kinda knew already.

5. TJ, and Drew are MORE THAN CAPABLE. I'm Good 👍🏾👌🏾

6. The Pacers have totally turned this around because Nembhard is playing again. And if and when we can get Nesmith back to full strength, I can't see why we can't compete for another trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Thomas Bryant definitely replaces what we lost with Isaiah Jackson (but I do miss Jackson's dunks)

7. Nembhard is a better version of Jrue Holiday or will be

8. Since being 10-15, the pacers have gone 12-3. They're on a roll & it's goofy that all the "fans" were ready to hate and demand we blow it all up just 2 weeks ago

9. I really appreciate this teams buy in on team play. They have listened to the coaching staff, bought in on rolls, and focused on the things that they needed to improve on. Such a huge luxury to have Andrew Nembhard, huh! Best all around player on our team. Period. Thanks Tony!

10. I think the pacers could still benefit from going with a bigger lineup they have size rebounding wins Games.

11. The Pacers are quietly becoming a very good on defense. When Nesmith comes 😢 is their defensive ceiling? Top ten?

12. I feel nembhard is more valuable than haliburton. And haliburton is making alot alot of money.

13. I think teams who haven't faced the Pacers this year are surprised how good their defense is. I believe it caught the Cavaliers off guard.

14. I hope they take the cautious approach this week to try and take advantage of the extra time off due to Paris.

15. Jrue is a better shooter and stronger body. Not better but close

16. Don't get caught in the moment

17. Great pod as always

18. The whole reason in retaining Nemhard is for these occasions when Hali gets hurt. If Nesmith can be a go in a game or two, you can ease him back into the lineup by sliding Mathurin to the 2 spot. If not, this is a great opportunity to see your two lottery picks play substantial minutes on the floor together…

19. The Cavs announcers, after the first quarter, said that the Pacers just broke a Cavs run of 92 consecutive quarters of scoring 20+ points. Then, they reset the count again in the 3rd quarter. GREAT defensive game.

20. Tony, I saw something in that second half that was next level. The defensive intensity was championship level. If this teams stays healthy and keeps playing defense like that, they'll have another deep playoff run. Their improved rebounding hasn't been discussed as much, but that has been massive. Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships.

21. I'm also noticing they seem to be keeping Turner closer to the rim on D versus pulling him out to cover 3s

22. I have a man crush on Nembhard. He is great on and off the court. He is talented and doesn't get enough credit. He just goes out and hoops. If Walker can rebound and give us defense that would be fantastic.

23. Tony, do you think Nembhard has an All-Defense team case?

24. This team is playing as well as any of the top teams !! I just hope they don’t trade anyone !?👍😊🏀

25. 🔥🔥💯💯