The Indiana Pacers secured a 121-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Myles Turner was quick to refute any notion that it was a significant win.
MONSTA MYLES 😈
Myles Turner scored a team-high 24 points with 4 AST, 4 BLK & 3 REB. pic.twitter.com/lhaPtKLGwy
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 13, 2024
Turner emphasized that the Pacers are a strong team capable of scoring high points, but their defense was the differentiating factor in the game.
Myles Turner in win at Oklahoma City
– 24 PTS 🔥
– 4 AST 🔥
– 4 BLK 🔥
– 65 FG%🔥14 blocks over the last four games for the Pacers big pic.twitter.com/YtKWRznver
— 🆁🆄🆂🆃🆈 (@PacersStatsMuse) March 13, 2024
Turner himself contributed 24 points to the Pacers’ win, while Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam also made notable contributions.
Myles Turner on the Pacers win on the road over the Thunder: "We got off to a great start… We were able to lock in. It was a team effort." pic.twitter.com/6IwWP0JiYn
— Bally Sports Indiana (@BallySportsIN) March 13, 2024
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle praised Siakam’s impact on both ends of the court, highlighting his ability to create plays, defend efficiently, and rebound effectively.
Indiana’s defensive efforts were instrumental in limiting the Thunder to a shooting percentage of only 43.4%.
I’m on the lookout for Myles Turner haters talking about his rebounds. He played great tonight. pic.twitter.com/fwEDbYBQiK
— Wes Trueblood (@TruebloodWesley) March 13, 2024
On the other side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder’s scoring with 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Despite the loss, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault saw it as a valuable learning experience for his team, emphasizing the importance of working together and leveraging each other’s strengths.
Oklahoma City had Gordon Hayward start in his first game since being traded to the team, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Indiana initially held a comfortable lead before the Thunder rallied and made it a close game in the second half.
However, the Pacers managed to maintain control, and Andrew Nembhard’s free throws sealed their victory.
Daigneault commended the Pacers for their resilience and acknowledged their well-rounded performance. He credited Indiana for their composure in fending off the Thunder’s comeback attempts.
The Pacers’ strong defense and balanced offensive contributions led them to a significant win over the Thunder.
Fans reacted as follows.
Myles Turner has no boards pic.twitter.com/FtatrN1hhv
— Sharon (@peachychi5) March 13, 2024
coming home with back-to-back Ws 😮💨#PacersWin pic.twitter.com/vQzOySF2n8
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 13, 2024
The Pacers are averaging 123.1 PPG this season.
The most by any team since 1984. pic.twitter.com/SkwDcmO5Tk
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 12, 2024
Man if he could play like this more consistently jeesh . His best game of the year and the pacers best win of the year too . Let’s keep it going tomorrow
— Pacers Legend (@Nanufrom12th) March 13, 2024
5 more blocks to match franchise record?
— Josh (@Xcert3K) March 13, 2024
Aaron Nesmith jam 🍇 pic.twitter.com/rH69EVK8CZ
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) March 13, 2024
I’m on the lookout for Myles Turner haters talking about his rebounds. He played great tonight. pic.twitter.com/fwEDbYBQiK
— Wes Trueblood (@TruebloodWesley) March 13, 2024
That comma is performing the lord’s work for Skip 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/6SZpHoupR9
— Wes Trueblood (@TruebloodWesley) March 13, 2024
