The Lineup: Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, Pascal Siakam

Siakam-at-the-5 with both Hali and Nembhard on the floor isn’t something the Indiana Pacers went to often—or, really, at all. That trio logged 10 possessions together without another big. (Siakam-at-center is not a look Indiana leaned upon, period.)

It would be interesting to see the Pacers go to it more. Not because it will be gangbusters overall—it could be on offense—but because it gives them more runway to get extensive looks at Walker. While he has a long way to go, at both ends, a defensive tripling of himself, Siakam and Nembhard should be able to get things done.

Throwing in Furphy, a rookie, could be a bridge too far. That’s the entire point of this exercise, though. His movement and shooting, specifically, should pair nicely with the shot-creation capabilities of Haliburton, Siakam and Nembhard. He also preserves the half-court spacing if Indy wants to have Walker screen for Siakam and, please, oh please, attempt to work out of the short roll.