Elie Deglaoui

Elie Deglaoui

Joined: Jul 18, 2024

Elie Deglaoui has been the Site Expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds since July 2024. Elie also has experience writing about the Boston Celtics, as well as covering news and rumors regarding every team in the NBA. Elie received an English degree with a concentration in Journalism/Professional Writing from UMass Lowell in 2021. Elie has also been featured on Athlon, LastWordOnSports, GiveMeSport, MSN, Yardbarker, BVM Sports, and NewsBreak. When he is not watching the NBA, Elie loves spending his time watching the NFL, playing video games, listening to music, and playing with his cat.

Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Shocking stat could make Pacers series loss over Cavaliers inevitable

Jan 14, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers have obvious advantage over Cavaliers nobody is talking about

Toronto Raptors v Cleveland Cavaliers

Pacers vs. Cavaliers Game 2 injury report: Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and more

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers - Game Five

Pacers have just 1 answer to their Jarace Walker problem against Cavaliers

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Underrated part of Andrew Nembhard's game deserves more love

May 4, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) during the first half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Pacers' biggest edge on full display in Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One

Andrew Nembhard keys Game 1 win over Cavaliers to steal homecourt

Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game One

Obvious adjustment the Pacers must make after Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made basket during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers' answer to Tyrese Haliburton hunting will define Cavaliers series

Jan 12, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates with forward Jarace Walker (5) and forward Pascal Siakam (43) after a basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Pacers have unique advantage over rest of NBA that bodes well for Cavaliers series

Apr 10, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball while Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (12) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers must lean on Pascal Siakam to get Cavaliers uncomfortable

Feb 1, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) after a foul and basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers' key to upsetting Cavaliers lies outside of their stars

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers - Game Five

Familiar face and potential trade candidate could save Myles Turner's Pacers career

Apr 29, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts during a time out during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers remind critics of All-Star snub after dominating team with two selections

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers - Game Five

T.J. McConnell continued postseason tradition Pacers rivals can't stop

Indiana Pacers v Milwaukee Bucks - Game Four

Pacers dominated Bucks by doing what got them to the dance in the first place