Thilo Widder

Thilo Widder

Joined: Jul 12, 2026

Thilo Widder is the site expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds. As the first person to graduate in Bennington College’s history with a focus in sports journalism, Thilo is on a lifelong mission to prove the claims of his thesis committee -- that every sports story had already been told before -- wrong. He has been published on both national and smaller-scale projects for both SLAM Magazine and SB Nation. Despite that, he takes great joy in blending his interests in music, film, food, politics, and, of course, sports into stories only he can tell.

Oct 16, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) in the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) and guard Aaron Nesmith (23) react during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) warms up before a game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nov 4, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) reacts after a play against Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oct 13, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith (3) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker (5) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oct 23, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) before the game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images

Nov 1, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) talks to a referee against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle during the second half against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) after the win against the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Isabella Frias-Imagn Images