After a Game 5 111-94 loss to the New York Knicks, Indianapolis Pacers star Pascal Siakam got into an awkward postgame interview exchange with a reporter.
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Pascal Siakam went back and forth with a reporter after Siakam said he believed the Knicks played harder than the Pacers in Game 5
"It's okay. We played hard, they played harder. What's your point, I don't get it? You good bro? You're looking for something I know, but damn" pic.twitter.com/65lwlzgas7
— Knicks Videos (@sny_knicks) May 30, 2025
Pascal Siakam: "They played harder"
Gregg Doyel Indy Star: "How's that possible?"
Siakam: "They played harder...Happens..."
Doyel: "In Game 5?"
Siakam: "You good bro? I told you. What else you want me to tell you?"
Doyel: "I want you to tell me how"
Siakam: "You tell me...Who's this guy?"
For those who don't know, this is the same reporter that was suspended for his remarks to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark last season.
BREAKING: #Colts reporter Gregg Doyel has been SUSPENDED for 2 weeks after his inappropriate comments to Caitlin Clark in her presser, per @bkravitz.
Doyel is not allowed to cover any of Clark games live this summer.
pic.twitter.com/hZ0Kxgb9oa— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 7, 2024
Many fans have since reacted to this by calling for the Indy Star reporter Gregg Doyel to be fired.
"I said it before and I'll say it again @indystar you need to let go of Gregg Doyel. He does not bring positive light to Indianapolis. A history of being a creep. Only shows up to post game when there's a loss. Many fresh reporters who would love a job that don't lack integrity."
Despite being held to 15 points in Thursday night's loss, Siakam has been the catalyst for Indiana this playoff series, as the 3x All-Star is averaging 23.6 points (51.7% FG; 46.7% 3PT), 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 steals.
The Pacers will now try to take Game 6 at home, which will clinch the franchise's second NBA Finals appearance in team history (2000 vs. Los Angeles Lakers).
Related: Indy Sports Columnist Serving Suspension For Awkward Exchange With Caitlin Clark
