In back-to-back overtime games, Indiana’s starting centers each made an impression on the end of the floor for which they aren’t typically associated.
Here’s what we learned.
Myles Turner, being assertive
After finishing with more turnovers (4) than made field goals (3) in Charlotte and before battling foul trouble against Miami, Myles Turner had a striking moment of awakening in Washington, scoring a career-high 40 points on 22 shots while playing primarily in the role that suits him best — as a pick-and-pop, floor spacing big and cutter. For much of the night, whether knifing through open space and seeking contact or stepping into shots without the slightest bit of hesitation, he consistently leveraged himself as the threat that defenses often actively neglect to perceive him as.