5 things to know from the public scrimmage

Guard Bennedict Mathurin and forward Obi Toppin, in particular, have plenty to offer to get into the starting lineup, and they could actually be two of the Pacers’ top five offensive players. Mathurin had a tough afternoon, scoring six points on one of eight shots, but Toppin was every bit the dynamic dynamo he usually is. However, with defense taking center stage and Haliburton, Siakam and Turner providing plenty of offense themselves, it’s hard to imagine Mathurin or Toppin doing anything that could knock Nembhard and Nesmith out of their respective rooms.

The second unit could include more than five players

The Pacers could make a firm decision on a 10-man rotation, and that could result in two worthy players on the outside waiting for something to change their fortunes, but their strength could also give them the versatility to use different personnel and to play different situations and encounters depending on the game.

The Pacers know who their backup point guard is, and TJ McConnell is back at the helm of the second unit after the best offensive season of his career. But they could move something at any other position. Mathurin and Toppin will definitely be part of the equation, but Mathurin could play the 2 or 3 and Toppin could play anywhere between 3 and 5. Sophomore wingers Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard each made progress in camp, with Sheppard showing more aggression on offense and Walker showing more feel on defense and a more complete offensive game. Walker can handle the 4 if Toppin plays the 5, but he can also play the 3 if the Pacers want to play a little bigger.

Sheppard scored seven points on three of three shooting Sunday and Walker had eight points with two 3-pointers, three assists, two rebounds and a steal. They could end up fighting for a position on the wing, but both are clearly worth playing time and the Pacers could split the minutes so they both get it.

Enrique Freeman is the most polished singer and dancer of the rookies

Pacers rookie Enrique Freeman sings “Uptown Funk” at the Pacers Fan Jam

Pacers rookie Enrique Freeman won the singing and dancing competition at the Pacers’ Fan Jam.

Fan Jam, of course, means bullying rookies, and the Pacers’ rookies once again had to dress up in costumes and sing and dance karaoke. Enrique Freeman, the forward from Akron with a two-way contract, benefited from a song everyone in the audience knew – Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars – but sang it with gusto while dressed as Monsters Inc.’s Mike Wazowski . As the three rookies performed a dance-off to Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me How to Dougie,” Freeman appeared to have the most polished Dougie form.

Former Connecticut guard Tristen Newton, dressed as Fred Flintstone, had his problems on both counts, but Australian winger Johnny Furphy was at least willing to be dressed as one of the Incredibles.

And considering how committed he was to hosting the event, it’s hard to imagine Turner giving up the microphone when his contract expires after this season.

(This story has been updated with more information and videos.)