Mar 3, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton (2) late in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
T.J. McConnell may not be the flashiest player for the Indiana Pacers but his effort can never be discredited. When the Pacers looked like they were about to lose yet another game before the All-Star break, the backup guard took matters into his own hands.
McConnell was a force to be reckoned with in Indiana’s win in Cleveland on Wednesday and his spark may be enough to get the team back on track.