Rick Carlisle didn't hold back the praise before the Indiana Pacers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1.

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pascal Siakam posted 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pacers escape with a 104-98 win over the Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. The Pacers have won five ...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Pascal Siakam posted 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pacers escape with a 104-98 win over the Wizards at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. The Pacers have won five straight ...

Since his arrival midseason last year, Pascal Siakam hasn't tried to take over the Pacers, but simply provide what it was missing.