CHICAGO -- Indiana started DeAndre Thomas tonight, a JUCO transfer from Chicago. They list him at 6-foot-8, 295 pounds, but there's no chance he was less than 320. This kid redefines "filling the lane." The game notes mention that he lost 59 pounds in the offesason.

He has two points and a steal as Indiana leads, 8-2, at the first timeout.

I'm also pleased to report that Indiana brought their cheerleaders.

We now return you to round-the-clock coverage of Eric Gordon (4 points).