Myles Turner

In between series-clinching daggers in Game Five and buzzer-beaters in Game One, heartaches proved constant for the Cleveland Cavaliers whenever Myles Turner migrated to one particular area: the right 3-point corner. Accurate to that point in taking their best shot at the East’s No. 1 seed, the Indiana Pacers move ambitiously on the third quarter’s final play, with their smooth-shooting, two-way center stretching the court from an unguarded spot. One step ahead in his thinking against Max Strus’ closeout, Turner nonchalantly fakes before elevating into a triple, celebrating before the ball swishes through. Such plays were no fluke, as Turner shot exactly 50 percent (on 56 attempts) from the corner during regular-season play, first among centers to hoist at least 40 attempts. Determined to return to the East Finals stage in back-to-back seasons, Turner started the process seamlessly, finishing May 4, 2025’s opener with 13 points, 11 rebounds, three steals, two blocks, one 3-pointer, and a victory.