Overview
- Clowney delivered a career-high 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting with two threes in a 112-103 win over the Pacers that ended Brooklyn’s 0-7 start.
- He remained in the starting lineup even with Michael Porter Jr. back, with Porter shifting to small forward alongside Nic Claxton.
- The 21-year-old opened the week with 15 points in a surprise start against the Timberwolves after a morning meeting with Fernández.
- Fernández lauded his “grown man” presence as Clowney’s defense, rebounding and improved ball-handling helped hold Indiana to 36.2% shooting after halftime with 11 turnovers.
- Despite the mini-breakout, early-season shooting has lagged, and after last year’s ankle sprains plus rookie Danny Wolf entering the frontcourt, his long-term minutes remain unsettled.