On January 13, Beijing time, although the Pacers suffered a big defeat, Stephenson came off the bench for 20 minutes, 3 of 11, and only 1 of 8 shots in the second half, and was provoked by the opponent. However, Stephenson's performance was quite comprehensive, with 6 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals, surpassing the Pacers in assists and rising to 25th place in team history.
In the previous 5 games for the Pacers, Stephenson averaged 24.4 minutes per game, as a substitute for the team, he could get 14.2 points, 5 assists and 3.2 rebounds, shooting 51.8% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range.
Stephenson also got the Pacers a second ten-day contract for his performance. Although he has not been able to renew his contract until the end of the season, with his current performances, he has a good chance of getting a guaranteed contract.
With 3 minutes and 45 seconds left in the second quarter of the game, Stephenson held the ball outside, with the help of sabonis Jr.'s cover, he broke through in the middle of the road, suddenly a big turn was beautifully passed, after killing the basket, facing the defense, the difficulty of pulling the bar to the basket, hitting the board. After the shot, Stephenson also fell to the ground, and the Pacers home fans stood up and cheered.
Throughout the first half, Stephenson played 11 minutes and 20 seconds, 2 of 3 shooting, had 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, although not many shots, but the performance was quite comprehensive.
Back in the second half, Stephenson also reached a milestone, surpassing Pacers star Steve Stepanovic to rise to 25th on the team's all-time assists list. Unfortunately, Stephenson did not feel good in the second half, and after a layup was covered, he was provoked by his opponent, "Don't do it." ”
In the second half, Stephenson was 1-of-8, with coach Carlisle seeing him and replacing him early, while the Pacers collapsed in the fourth quarter. Although the feel is not good, Stephenson's all-round performance is still remarkable.