Scott Agness: Pacers close out the Bucks at home, winning 120-98 for their first playoff series win since 2014 — when they made consecutive ECF appearances. McConnell (20) had 10 of 16pts during critical stretch, Toppin with 21. Lillard scored 28pts in 34mins. Next: Game 1 on Mon. v NY/PHI
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
Source: Twitter @ScottAgness
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Putting the GOAT, TJ McConnell, back in with 2-1/2 minutes left, up by 20, is the definition of running it up. – 8:55 PM
Putting the GOAT, TJ McConnell, back in with 2-1/2 minutes left, up by 20, is the definition of running it up. – 8:55 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
need someone to make one of those lebron deepfakes where he recalls how he was telling alexander the great that tj mcconnell was going to take down the bucks – 8:41 PM
need someone to make one of those lebron deepfakes where he recalls how he was telling alexander the great that tj mcconnell was going to take down the bucks – 8:41 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
TJ McConnell so far … 16 points, 16 minutes, 7 assists, 6 shots.
Absolute legend. – 8:32 PM
TJ McConnell so far … 16 points, 16 minutes, 7 assists, 6 shots.
Absolute legend. – 8:32 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
TJ McConnell is a damn Dog and a huge difference maker! God Bless America – 8:31 PM
TJ McConnell is a damn Dog and a huge difference maker! God Bless America – 8:31 PM
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “Toppin had a hell of a series overall… TJ is just a pain in the a*s. He just really is. He didn’t do great offensively… but he was just this pest defensively.” Doc Rivers on Obi and McConnell combining for 41 points off the bench for the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/kK5VsmLWde -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 2, 2024
Tony East: “His bounce back today was absolutely phenomenal,” Carlisle says of McConnell. -via Twitter @TonyREast / May 2, 2024
Speaking on his Mind the Game podcast with JJ Redick, the Lakers star expressed his love for McConnell’s game, even comparing him to another genius-level basketball player in Draymond Green. “One of my favorite players in the NBA right now is T.J. McConnell,” James said to open the latest episode of his podcast, via Tony East of Sports Illustrated. “T.J. McConnell… he’s like Draymond [Green] as a point guard.” -via Clutch Points / April 12, 2024