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Siakam Makes All-Star Team Amidst Pacers Struggles
2 Feb
Summary
- Pascal Siakam named Eastern Conference All-Star reserve.
- Siakam leads Pacers with 23.8 points, 6.9 rebounds per game.
- Pacers have a significantly better net rating with Siakam playing.
Pascal Siakam has been named an Eastern Conference All-Star reserve, securing his fourth career selection and second in a row. This recognition comes despite the Indiana Pacers' current 13-36 record, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Siakam has been a standout performer, leading the Pacers with 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. His scoring has been consistently high, notching double-figure points in all 47 games played this season.
Further analysis shows the Pacers perform significantly better with Siakam on the floor, boasting a 111.0 offensive rating and a -4.2 net rating compared to a 96.9 offensive rating and -15.6 net rating when he is absent. His impact is underscored by the team's worst offensive performances occurring during the two games he missed for rest.
