The All-Star and Olympic gold medalist drove the baseline to the basket, then kicked out a pass back to the 3-point line, where the 20-year-old drained the game's biggest shot.
That singular moment stood out above all others in the Pacers' 130-121 victory over Dallas on Wednesday, but it was bigger than that. It displayed the best argument the Pacers have for a special season.
Paul George made the pass and Myles Turner hit the shot that opened a four-point lead with 1:18 left in overtime, providing breathing room in a game that nearly got away from a team anxious to make a favorable impression in its season opener and coach Nate McMillan's debut with the franchise.