In his two seasons with the Celtics, Aaron Nesmith averaged 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per contest across 98 games. The trade bringing Malcolm Brogdon to Boston allowed Nesmith to prove himself and play through mistakes. The former Vanderbilt star has started all 13 of the Pacers' playoff games entering the conference finals, and he emerged as someone his team trusted to guard Jalen Brunson, performing admirably when matched up against the heart of the Knicks' offense. "Super proud of Aaron for his growth," said Jaylen Brown as he prepares to enter a seven-game series against his former teammate.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on why T.J. McConnell spent last 7 minutes vs. Knicks on the bench: ‘Our starters have earned the trust to finish games’
The Knicks came away with a Game 1 victory behind Donte DiVincenzo clutch bombs, Josh Hart lightning strikes and another historic performance by Jalen Brunson.
No | Player | P |
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10 | SG | |
0 | PG | |
22 | PF | |
29 | PG | |
16 | PF | |
00 | SG | |
9 | PG | |
20 | SF | |
2 | SG | |
23 | SF | |
26 | SG | |
43 | PF | |
25 | PF | |
1 | PF | |
44 | PF | |
33 | C | |
5 | PF | |
21 | SG |