The Pacers are excelling in transition play, leveraging their speed and efficiency to create power plays, led by guard Tyrese Haliburton, resulting in high-efficiency shots and successful scoring opportunities.

By the Numbers
  • Pacers ranked first in the league in transition shot quality.
  • They had a plus-1 or plus-2 advantage in the front court 9.2% and 2.6% of the time, respectively.
  • Indiana's transition opportunities included 7.4 power plays per game.
Yes, But

The Pacers faced challenges when the Bucks improved their transition defense, disrupting Indiana's typical successful transition plays in Game 1.

State of Play
  • Indiana strategically creates power plays in transition, exploiting their numerical advantages to score effectively.
  • Bucks adjusted their defense to counter Pacers' transition game, impacting Indiana's typical scoring efficiency in Game 1.
What's Next

Indiana will continue to rely on their transition game and the leadership of Tyrese Haliburton to capitalize on power play opportunities against the Bucks in the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Pacers' ability to generate power plays in transition, led by Haliburton, showcases their strategic advantage and effectiveness in creating high-scoring opportunities, setting them apart in the NBA playoffs.