Pascal Siakam unleashes a vicious jam on Dorian Finney-Smith
It was a nightmare campaign for Indiana Pacerswho are ravaged by multiple injuries. But if there’s a bright spot amid a challenging season, it is Pascal Sakak.
Siakam was the only consistent force for the Pacers. Against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, he reminded everyone why he is one of the most fearless players in the NBA.
After forcing a turnover, the Pacers quickly attacked at the other end. Siakam ran down the right and received a perfect pass from Jaras Walker. Siakam then took off for a vicious stroke in the face Dorian Finney-Smith.
Pascal Siakam with MEAN JAM in transition 😤
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 3, 2026
Siakam couldn’t suppress a smile after the nasty dunk.
The 31-year-old forward is having a good week after being selected to the All-Star Game for the fourth time. He averaged 23.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.1 steals in their game against the Rockets.
Despite Indiana’s woeful recordSiakam has been a consistent kid, carrying most of the load while Tyrese Halliburton is still sidelined with an Achilles injury. Benedict Maturin, Andrew Nembhardt, Aaron Nesmith, TJ McConnell and Isaiah Jackson all missed time, while Obi Taupin has yet to play with a foot injury.
Unfortunately, the Pacers fell to the Rockets 118-114 to drop to 13-37. They are in last place in the Eastern Conference.
Siakam had a career-high 27 points, four rebounds and five assists in the loss. Maturin added 25 points, four rebounds and five assists off the bench.
Indiana will try to bounce back on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz.
2026-02-03 02:25:00
