Indiana Pacers Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history at home against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. He became the first player in league history to reach 500 assists in a season before committing 100 turnovers. Haliburton entered today’s game with 499 assists and 99 turnovers. On Indiana’s first made basket of the game, history was made.
Haliburton’s performance helped the Indiana Pacers prevail 127-112 this afternoon. He finished with 17 points, 12 assists, and only 1 turnover. Haliburton is putting together another strong regular season. He is averaging 18.4 points per game and is fourth in the league in assists with 8.8 per game. Will Haliburton be able to continue making history as the Pacers eye a deep playoff run?
Indiana Pacers Season Summary
Tyrese Haliburton is the first player in NBA history to reach 500 assists before recording 100 turnovers in a single season.
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Indiana has had a strong regular season. They are 34-25 and the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Indiana’s offense has been great this season. They are 10th in points per game, fourth in field goal percentage, and seventh in three-point percentage. Indiana’s offense has been well balanced this year with six players averaging double figures.
The team’s defense has been the far weaker part of their squad. They are 21st in points allowed, 26th in opposing field goal percentage, and 14th in opposing three-point percentage. The Pacers must maintain their offense and shore up their defense to be a threat in the NBA Playoffs.
Final Thoughts
Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers return to the court on Tuesday when they host the Houston Rockets. Haliburton is one of the best point guards in the NBA and must continue playing at a high level for the team to reach its full potential.
