That night in Indianapolis it wasn’t just Kyrie Irving who was making a comeback. Indeed, it was also the comeback of Lance Stephenson in Indianapolis, where it all began. And what a return! The rear has quite simply signed a historic performance, author of a crazy entry into the game! Entered at 6’23 from the end of the first quarter, he caught fire like never before in the history of the Pacers. During these 6 minutes 23 seconds he returned 8 of his 9 shots, including a 4/5 at 3-pts, concluded with a buzzer shot, and punctuated by several air guitar celebrations, his trademark. He scored 20 points in a row!
Lance Stephenson is back in Indianapolis, his celebration too ????pic.twitter.com/995BQ2Q8rD
— Basket-Infos (@Basket_Infos) January 6, 2022
???? LANCE AT THE BUZZER… HE GOES 8-9 IN HIS FIRST QUARTER BACK IN INDY ????
GET TO LEAGUE PASS: https://t.co/oz9UCQxdQa pic.twitter.com/jMr1eKpR2t
– NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2022
Never in the history of the Pacers had a player scored 20 points in the first quarter, and never in NBA history had a player come off the bench to register 20 points in the first quarter!
“I was so full of energy that I couldn’t sleep last night,” says Lance Stephenson. “I was really excited for this game. I knew the fans were going to be there and make me feel welcome. When you play in front of an audience that welcomes you like that, it’s huge. I had to go on the field and be efficient. I’m just more comfortable here, doing the right things and having fun. This is the important thing, to have fun and not to think too much. “
He finally finished with 30 points at 12/19 including 4/8 at 3-point, 3 rebounds and 5 assists. This is how to undoubtedly ensure a return over time in the NBA.
“He was great,” said Rick Carlisle. “I was really happy for Lance. “
“I worked for two years, I was waiting for this moment”, explains Born Ready. “I’m so happy to be here, it’s home. It’s like playing in front of the family. »Stephenson
No doubt the Pacers fans no longer want to see him leave.
The Lance standing O.
The Lance triple.
The Lance air guitar.Born Ready back in Indiana! pic.twitter.com/eGCCVejNig
– NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2022
“It was amazing,” says Stephenson. “Just coming home and playing in front of the fans. They did a great job. They had come in droves and they made me feel at ease. We played collectively, did the right deeds and it was just a great first quarter. “
“He’s a legend here, everyone loves him,” says Domantas Sabonis. We know fans were going to be crazy for his comeback. We love him, everyone loves him here, so it was really fun that he was back. “
“He has a real connection and a real magic trick with our fans,” said Kevin Pritchard, President.
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