Adjustments and focus were key for Indiana Pacers in Game 4. They will be even more vital the rest of the series.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers have talked often throughout their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks about staying focused even at their high points. It was a message from forward Pascal Siakam before the series, and it's been a note from head coach Rick Carlisle before and after almost every game.

But after 6.5 minutes, the Pacers had the lead, the right mental state, and fight. They knocked down a trio of outside shots around that time, and they suddenly snapped into gear. Carlisle's message got through to them — Milwaukee isn't an easy opponent even when they are banged up. "I'm just making sure that we stay calm through it all," he said before the series. He wouldn't let his teammates get too low after losses — like he did after Game 1. Siakam also made sure to keep his group level headed after victories, which was important after Games 2 and 3.

"Every inch of the court is going to be fought for," Carlisle said before the fourth outing. He was spot on.a favorable matchup. Tyrese Haliburton pushed into more scoring chances. Obi Toppin raced ahead every instance he could. But the Pacers had the right message before the game and throughout the series. They were ready for Lopez's new style. They erased Beasley's impact by attacking his flimsy defense. Middleton was inaccurate from the field. Indiana kept finding little edges thanks to their adjustments, and they were able to get a victory.

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