PASCAL Siakam was involved in a tense showdown with a reporter after the Indiana Pacers’ Game 5 loss.
Siakam, 31, was confused by a question after Thursday’s defeat against the New York Knicks.
The Pacers fell to a 111-94 defeat at Madison Square Garden.
Their loss meant the series will head back to Indianapolis for Game 6.
Indiana’s players were left with plenty of questions after such a resounding defeat.
And Siakam was left annoyed in his press conference.
The 31-year-old said, “They played harder than us I think.
“Loose balls, rebounds, we’ve got to be able to win that battle.”
A reporter then asked Siakam to elaborate on not playing hard enough.
The journalist asked, “How is it possible to not play hard enough.”
A bemused Siakam asked, “What are you talking about?
“They played harder than us. We played hard, but they played harder.
“What’s your point? I don’t get it.”
Siakam continued, “That’s what happens in the game. That’s basketball.”
He then turned to the reporter and asked, “You good, bro? You’re looking for something I know.
“But damn, what else do you want me to tell you?”
Siakam then asked for the reporter’s name before the heated moment eventually died down.
ReutersJalen Brunson scored 32 points in a Game 5 win for the New York Knicks[/caption]The 31-year-old is an NBA champion with the Toronto Raptors in 2019.
He was the only Pacers starter to score double figures in Thursday’s loss.
Siakam ended with 15 points while Bennedict Mathurin had 23 off the bench and Obi Toppin added 11.
Jalen Brunson led the scoring for the Knicks with 32 points.
Game 6 will take place Saturday night in Indianapolis, with the Pacers looking to close out the series and avoid Game 7 in New York.
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