What happened: Kelly Oubre Jr. rejected a shot at the rim, sparking a fast break going the other way. Jarace Walker gathered the ball and scored at the opposite end to convert the defensive stop. The sequence capped a clean two-way sequence between both forwards.

Why it matters: Indiana entered the game at 3-6 through nine games in the 2026-27 regular season, sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference. Oubre was cleared to play through a left calf contusion, providing immediate interior defense. Converting defensive stops into transition scoring remains a key priority for the rotation.

What to watch: Indiana continues regular-season play aiming to rebound from its 3-6 start in the Eastern Conference standings.