Pascal Siakam hails from Cameroon and is currently playing for the Indiana Pacers. He plays as a power forward and was the 2019 NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors.
Recently, Siakam was part of a trade between the Raptors and the Pacers. The Pacers needed a star player with experience to pair alongside Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner for their playoff push. Therefore, Siakam was brought in from the Raptors and has fit like a glove, leading the Pacers in points, and rebounds, while having a triple-double to his name.
Siakam is an offensive powerhouse, averaging 21.3 points and shooting 54.9% from the field in 41 games for the Pacers. His athleticism inside the paint, running down the lane and interior scoring provided the Pacers with a formidable offensive presence, improving their interior game. He can also dish out passes to a cutter to the basket, pick-n-roll, post-up options and stretch the floor for better ball movement.
Since his trade to the Pacers, Siakam has been ranked 19th in FGA, 9th in FGM, 17th in total points and 22nd in total rebounds in the league. (All stats are in totals)
Pascal Siakam Playoffs Appearances
As of May 2024, Pascal Siakam has reached the playoffs six times. He has made five playoff appearances for the Toronto Raptors and one for the Indiana Pacers.
Pascal Siakam’s playoff highlight was the 2019 playoff run with the Toronto Raptors where he played a crucial role in Raptors’ first NBA championship. He averaged 19 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game in 37.1 minutes in 24 matches. He was ranked third for points, fifth for rebounds and seventh in steals, solidifying his impact on both ends of the court throughout the playoff run.
The Pacers would be looking up to the veteran power forward carrying the most playoff experience on the Pacers rosters.
Player Name | Team | Playoff Year |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2017 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2018 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2020 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2022 |
Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | 2024 |
Pascal Siakam Playoffs Win-Loss Record
As of May 11, 2024, has played 62 games in the postseason, winning 34. He has also played in the NBA Finals winning against the Golden State Warriors in six games in 2019.
So far in the 2024 playoffs, Siakam is averaging 21.4 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He is leading the Pacers in points, rebounds and minutes played. His efficiency with the ball is marvelous, having only 7 turnovers and scoring 193 points and 33 assists.
(Stats up to Knicks leading 2-1)
Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
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Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | 2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals | New York Knicks (1-2) | 59 |
Pascal Siakam | Indiana Pacers | 2024 Round 1 | Milwaukee Bucks (4-2) | 134 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2022 Round 1 | Philadelphia 76ers (2-4) | 137 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2020 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Boston Celtics (3-4) | 104 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2020 Round 1 | Brooklyn Nets (4-0) | 83 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 NBA Finals | Golden State Warriors (4-2) | 119 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 Eastern Conference Finals | Milwaukee Bucks (4-2) | 87 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Philadelphia 76ers (4-3) | 136 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 Round 1 | Orlando Magic (4-1) | 113 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2018 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Cleveland Cavaliers (0-4) | 28 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2018 Round 1 | Washington Wizards (4-2) | 38 |
Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2017 Eastern Conference Semifinals | Cleveland Cavaliers (0-4) | 0 |
Pascal Siakam Conference Finals Record
Since being drafted by the Toronto Raptors in 2016, Pascal Siakam has appeared in one conference final and has a 1-0 record. He was part of the Toronto Raptors squad which defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in six games in the 2019 conference finals. He averaged 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists vs the Bucks in six games.
In the 2024 playoffs, Siakam would be looking to repeat his 2019 performances and lead the Pacers to their first conference finals since the 2014 playoffs.
Player Name | Team | Season | Opponent | Points scored overall |
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Pascal Siakam | Toronto Raptors | 2019 Eastern Conference Finals | Milwaukee Bucks (4-2) | 87 |
FAQ's on Pascal Siakam Playoffs History
A. Pascal Siakam has appeared in the playoffs six times as of May 2024.
A. Pascal Siakam made the Eastern Conference finals once, which resulted in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in six games.
A. Pascal Siakam has scored more than 100 points in six playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
A. Pascal Siakam scored 455 in the 2019 postseason in 24 matches and led the Raptors to the NBA Finals victory.
A. Pascal Siakam won one NBA Championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 by defeating the Golden State Warriors in six games.