Reply Indiana Pacers' T.J. McConnell, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton reach for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) CLEVELAND, OH — Pittsburgh native T.J. McConnell set an NBA record Wednesday with nine steals in the first half of the Indiana Pacers victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The previous record of eight has occurred a dozen times since the league began recording steals in 1973-74. T.J. McConnell sets an NBA RECORD with 9 steals in a half! The record for a full game is 11. pic.twitter.com/O0ctYizMmc