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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised the high energy of two-way rookie Enrique Freeman after Thursday’s 129-117 preseason road win vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (9 points/7 offensive rebounds/2 defensive rebounds/1 assist/1 block/3-6 FG/1-1 3-PT/2-2 FT/+3 +/-).

(via Indiana Pacers):

“Enrique Freeman’s a guy you can’t help but love. The kind of person he is. The energetic affect that he has. He’s such a positive person. Comes in the gym every day, and is a sponge. He had 9 points, but more impressive than the points was the activity. I don’t know how many offensive rebounds, scooped up loose balls, had a great block on a dunk attempt. Those are energy plays that give the team energy.”