Pacers aren't celebrating, Thunder aren't panicking as sides reset for Game 4 of the NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers aren’t celebratingJUNE 12 • Associated Press
T.J. MCCONNELL
9.1 PPG •
2.4 RPG •
4.4 APG
9.1 PPG
2.4 RPG
4.4 APG
The Athletic: T.J. McConnell sparks Pacers bench in a Game 3 must-win in Indiana He's a known pest to teams around the NBA, but T.J. McConnell's play Wednesday was especially edgy.
JUNE 12 • NBA.COM
Starting 5, June 12: A night in Indiana for the ages T.J. McConnell and Bennedict Mathurin led a Pacers charge to take Game 3 and earn the first Finals win in Indiana since 2000.
JUNE 12 • NBA.COM
How T.J. McConnell, Pacers snatched Game 3 away from Thunder to take 2-1 NBA Finals lead These Pacers didn’t need a miracle in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder. Their fortune was man-made, concocted in elbow grease. E...
JUNE 12 • OKLAHOMAN.COM
Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell bring historic production off bench in Game 3 Bennedict Mathurin's scoring and T.J. McConnell's nonstop activity yield unprecedented production and a 2-1 Finals lead for the Pacers.
JUNE 12 • NBA.COM
Pacers' bench responsible for NBA Finals Game 3 win: 'We need everybody to be ready' T.J. McConnell, Bennedict Mathurin and the rest of the Pacers' bench proved to be the difference in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
JUNE 12 • USATODAY.COM
T.J. McConnell stats today: Pacers reserve guard electrifies crowd in Game 3 win vs. Thunder | Sporting News Here's more on McConnell's performance and his unique path to becoming the heart and soul of the Pacers' second unit.
JUNE 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
T.J. McConnell Makes NBA Finals History As Bench Sparks Pacers to Game 3 Win McConnell’s prolific night was just one of several standout performances from Indiana’s second unit.
JUNE 12 • SI.COM
Why ex-Arizona star, Indiana Pacers G T.J. McConnell was wearing a Phoenix Mercury jersey The Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell turned some heads with his wardrobe choice before Game 1 of NBA Finals on June 5 against the Oklahoma Cit...
JUNE 6 • AZCENTRAL.COM
T.J. McConnell arrives for NBA Finals Game 1 repping sister Megan's WNBA jersey Indiana Pacers star T.J. McConnell showed up for Game 1 of the NBA Finals repping his sister Megan's WNBA jersey.
JUNE 5 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
T.J. McConnell was upset when he left Philly. Now he'll carry lessons from 'The Process' into the NBA Finals. T.J. McConnell and Lloyd Pierce share a bond that began a decade ago with the 76ers. At that time, McConnell was the team’s backup point gua...
JUNE 5 • MCALL.COM
Looking back at the select few WPIAL, City League players who played in NBA Finals Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell, who played at Chartiers Valley High School, is only the ninth player from the WPIAL or City League to m...
JUNE 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Inside T.J. McConnell's historic and highly emotional run to NBA Finals On Thursday night, T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers will come off the bench, check into the first game of the NBA Finals and add yet ano...
JUNE 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Key minutes in Game 2 victory McConnell recorded 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists over 14 minutes during Friday's 114-109 victory over the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Fi...
Impact McConnell scored double-digits for the second straight game and for the fourth time in the past five games. Despite continuing to play a modest role, McConnell's contributions have been important in the context of the series. The Pacers have the ability to run a deeper rotation than the Knicks, of which McConnell is a valuable piece. Indiana will now head home for games 3 and 4, with an opportunity to wrap up the series with two more victories.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Flirts with double-double in win McConnell chipped in 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 129-109 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of th...
Impact McConnell turned in a vintage performance, falling just two assists short of a double-double. Despite the fact Tyrese Haliburton was struggling, Indiana cruised to victory, thanks in part to the guard play of McConnell. Although his numbers don't always reflect his effort, McConnell continues to play a key role off the bench, something he will look to continue Tuesday in Game 5.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
'Prototypical Indiana basketball player' T.J. McConnell sometimes can't believe he's with the Pacers The 33-year-old is in his sixth season with the Pacers after four with the 76ers. He averaged 10 points and 4.6 assists in the first round.
MAY 2 • INDYSTAR.COM
Impressive in 17 minutes McConnell recorded 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime victory over Milwaukee in Game 5 of the first round...
Impact Despite seeing just 17 minutes, McConnell had his best game of the playoffs when it mattered the most. Through five games, he's averaging 10.0 points on 55.0 percent shooting with 4.6 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 17.6 minutes. It's likely that he maintains a similar role against the Cavaliers in the next round, however, as Andrew Nembhard is also having a terrific postseason.
APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE
Pacers roll to victory in Game 4 after Bucks lose Damian Lillard to injury
The Indiana Pacers won 129-103 to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks, who will l...APRIL 28 • FOX SPORTS
Pacers roll to 129-103 victory in Game 4 to take 3-1 lead after Bucks lose Lillard to injury
Myles Turner scored 23 points and the Indiana Pacers won 129-103 to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Milwaukee BucksAPRIL 28 • Associated Press
Makes most of minutes McConnell closed with six points (3-8 FG), five rebounds, four assists and two steals across 16 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 win over the Bucks in Game 2 of the first round of...
Impact McConnell, who has been used sparingly behind Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard so far, has certainly made the most of his limited run. Through two games against the Bucks, the veteran guard is averaging 8.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals in just 15.5 minutes per contest.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench McConnell won't start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact With the Pacers resting their regulars, McConnell drew a spot start Friday against the Magic and posted 12 points, three assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes. Andrew Nembhard will start at point guard Sunday, but with Tyrese Haliburton (back) sidelined, McConnell may see increased minutes off the bench.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench McConnell won't start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Impact With the Pacers resting their regulars, McConnell drew a spot start Friday against the Magic and posted 12 points, three assists, one steal and one block in 21 minutes. Andrew Nembhard will start at point guard Sunday, but with Tyrese Haliburton (back) sidelined, McConnell may see increased minutes off the bench.
APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to starting role Friday McConnell is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic.
Impact The Pacers are resting their usual starters, so McConnell has been bumped to the first unit and will operate as the floor general. The veteran is averaging 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 0.8 steals per game since the All-Star break. This will be his first start of the 2024-25 season.
APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE
Pops for 12 points in win McConnell notched 12 points (6-7 FG), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 140-112 victory over the Jazz.
Impact McConnell reached double-digits for just the third time in the past 10 games, continuing what has been a somewhat disappointing season. With Tyrese Haliburton putting together another All-Star caliber season, McConnell has found meaningful minutes hard to come by. Across 74 games, he is averaging 9.2 points, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 17.9 minutes per contest.
APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE
Past Pacers Playoff Opponent Shares Experience Playing Against T.J. McConnell A past Indiana Pacers playoff opponent shared his experience playing against T.J.
MARCH 28 • SACBEE.COM
