Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren has been one of the hottest names in the entire league since the restart, and he flexed his muscles yet again on Saturday after leading Indiana with 39 points in a 116-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
After the game, Warren opened up about his tremendous form and shared how he has been able to elevate his game inside the bubble.
“It's me just putting in the time and work in the offseason,” Warren said, via Royce Young of ESPN. “During the time off just staying locked, staying in love with the game and just being myself when I'm out there. I've got a good supporting cast, good family and friends, so that helps a lot. And the organization, the Pacers welcomed me in with open arms and brought me in, so I'm just grateful for everything right now.”
TJ Warren was actually dealing with a sore right foot before their showdown with the Lakers, so there was some doubt if he was going to be able to suit up for Saturday's contest. Clearly, the foot issue is a non-factor for him.
At the moment, the 26-year-old has scored 174 points in five games (34.8 points per game), and to say that he has caught fire inside the Disney World bubble would be an understatement. When asked if he's doing anything special inside the campus, the Pacers forward pointed out how he has been keeping his mind focused at the task at hand.
“I've really just been taking more time for myself,” Warren said. “Meditating more.”
Indiana is now tied with the Miami Heat for the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. A top-half finish for this Pacers is well within reach at this point.
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