Unsurprisingly, Pascal Siakam also gave props to Kawhi Leonard, who won the 2019 NBA Finals MVP during his lone season with the Raptors. “I think for me, there was a point where he looked like nobody can stop him, like he could just do whatever he wants. There were points where you just give him the ball and he’s just going to get to one spot, and there was nothing you could do about it… the handle was tight, the three was there, and then he would go and dunk on you too,” Siakam added.
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Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Malik Monk scores his first FG with 9:31 left in the game afters starting 1/10.
Pacers had a couple of chance to take the lead, but Kings maintain their distance.
Need offense from Haliburton + Siakam in the 4th. – 8:48 PM
Malik Monk scores his first FG with 9:31 left in the game afters starting 1/10.
Pacers had a couple of chance to take the lead, but Kings maintain their distance.
Need offense from Haliburton + Siakam in the 4th. – 8:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On is OUT! A huge Grizz-centered episode. Plus, is Kawhi back? What about Zion? Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player. pic.x.com/Bsnu8HEAqo – 2:29 AM
New Dunc’d On is OUT! A huge Grizz-centered episode. Plus, is Kawhi back? What about Zion? Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player. pic.x.com/Bsnu8HEAqo – 2:29 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Absolutely ridiculous shooting by Kawhi over his last 8 games pic.x.com/l3ZjtbA6n9 – 5:13 PM
Absolutely ridiculous shooting by Kawhi over his last 8 games pic.x.com/l3ZjtbA6n9 – 5:13 PM
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