Has the 2020 Draft Decision on Tyrese Haliburton Come Back to Haunt Some Teams?
With a stunning performance in the semi-finals of the mid-season tournament, Tyrese Haliburton has once again proven himself as a player to be reckoned with. The Pacers’ victory over the Milwaukee Bucks highlighted the young point guard’s talent and potential, leaving some teams wondering if they made a mistake in passing up on him during the 2020 draft.
Game Recap: Pacers vs Bucks
Despite facing off against the reigning NBA champions and the star power of Damian Lillard, the Pacers showcased their offensive prowess, led by Haliburton’s impressive performance. With 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 15 assists, including a crucial 5-point run in the fourth quarter, Haliburton played a pivotal role in securing the Pacers’ victory over the Bucks with a final score of 128-119.
The Pacers, currently leading the league in offensive statistics, displayed their explosive scoring ability, dominating the game with a fast-paced and high-scoring offense. This offensive firepower, combined with the standout performances from players like Myles Turner, propelled the team to a well-deserved victory.
Tyrese Haliburton’s Rising Star
Throughout the mid-season tournament, Haliburton has consistently delivered outstanding performances, showcasing his scoring ability and playmaking skills. With an average of 26.9 points and 12.1 assists per game this season, Haliburton has emerged as a key player for the Pacers, captivating fans and analysts alike with his exceptional talent.
During the game, Haliburton once again proved his mettle, delivering a superb performance with 25 points, 15 assists, and no turnovers. His remarkable consistency and impact on the court have garnered attention and praise, establishing him as a rising star in the league.
Bench Strength and Team Victory
In addition to Haliburton’s stellar performance, the Pacers’ depth and bench players played a significant role in securing the victory. Coach Rick Carlisle highlighted the team’s bench strength, emphasizing their crucial contributions to the game. The collective effort of the entire team, both starters and substitutes, was instrumental in overcoming the challenges posed by the Bucks.
Looking Ahead
The Pacers’ success in the mid-season tournament has sparked discussions about their potential and future prospects. With a talented roster and standout players like Haliburton and Turner, the team appears poised to make a strong push in the upcoming games and solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the league.
As the mid-season championship continues, the Pacers’ impressive performance has undoubtedly captured the attention of basketball enthusiasts and raised expectations for their future endeavors.
Will a team that passed on Tyrese Haliburton in the 2020 draft regret it now?
Although the opponent is the Milwaukee Bucks, who are the 2021 NBA champions and who bought Damian Lillard in a big way before the season, the Pacers, who are the most fearsome offense this season right now – or most reliable ace point guard The Pacers, Haliburton, is not yet They planned to stop in the mid-season championship. In the previous game against the leader of the Eastern Conference Celtics, they rely on the excellent performance of Haliburton, including an important “four-point hit” at the moment critical to defeat the Today (December, Taiwan time) On the 8th), facing the second place Bucks in the Eastern Conference in the semi-finals of the mid-season tournament, Haliburton still achieved a high-quality performance, with 27 points , 7 rebounds, 15 assists, and no mistakes, including the critical moment in the fourth quarter He scored 5 points in a row to seal the victory, defeating the Bucks 128:119 in the final game, becoming the Conference Champion the East in the Mid-Season Championship and advance to the Mid-Season Championship.
The Pacers averaged 128.4 points, Off RTG 123.3, and Pace Factor 104.1 this season. The three offensive-related statistics were first in the league Fast and furious offense is their biggest guarantee this season. In the mid-season championship, The Pacers average more points per game. They can reach 132.6 points The first quarter of this game was a small test for both teams with Pacers center Myles Turner and Bucks ace Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 10 points each to lead the offensive, however, in the second quarter, the Pacers’ substitute lineup came on and continued the offensive firepower. , and even more efficiently Bennedict Mathurin, TJ McConnell, and Isaiah Jackson combined to score 15 points, then took the Pacers’ smooth offense back into the hands of the starters The Pacers gradually took the lead in the second quarter, and it was already half time, 12 points ahead at 63:51.
The Bucks opened the third quarter with Lillard’s three-pointer from outside, turning the game into a battle dominated by the stars, and the Bucks’ two stars, Lillard and Antetokounmpo, were on fire. who scored 16 points, and Antetokounmpo also scored 16 points. 11 points, helping the Bucks score 43 points in one quarter, and have a 3 point lead before entering the fourth quarter. However, team a Pacers substitute who performed well in the first half continued to appear in the fourth quarter, before the starter returned to the court. He helped the Pacers take the lead again, and both sides went into a tug of war. . Antetokounmpo forced a break and succeeded. The Bucks were only 3 points away, but then Haliburton first scored a layup with a one-two break, and then scored with 48 from the bottom. Pacers took the lead by 8. Even if the Bucks used foul tactics to freeze time, they could no longer follow the offensive point. In the end, the Pacers won by 9 points.
Haliburton didn’t perform explosively in any single quarter, but cumulatively throughout the game, he still completed the third high-quality performance of “25 points, 15 assists and no fouls” this season. Haliburton is not the first player in NBA history to reach 25 points, 15 assists and no turnovers, but the other 14 players have only done it once. Haliburton has done it three times this season. this, which is already an epic performance. Since the start of the season, Haliburton has averaged 26.9 points and is the league champion 12.1 assists, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 5.4 In the mid-season tournament, Haliburton’s data increased to 27.8 points and 13.6 assists. Today he is the brightest star of the mid-season tournament game. After hitting the key three-pointer in the fourth quarter, Haliburton even looked at his wrist and responded to the Bucks coach’s famous “Lillard Time” gesture in the past, which was full of momentum.
In addition to Haliburton, the Pacers also had Turner who scored 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 rebounds. 10 players took their turn to score, and the substitutes outscored the Bucks 43:13, allowing them to still have an advantage when the starters retired, which was the main reason for the victory in this game. Haliburton said after the game: “Maybe not as many people have paid attention to our game, but we really have the best bench group in the league. We have a lot of different teammates that to be able to step up. We’re really doing it because of this lineup depth. To get here.” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle also praised the bench players, saying: “Our bench players are the biggest key to this game . Looking at the plus and minus values of those games, you’ll know that they held up the whole game. Game.”
None of the Pacers starters have positive plus/minus values, but the substitutes are all positive. Jackson, Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith are all above +14, which shows that Carlisle’s theory is true.
The Bucks finally stopped in the second round of the knockout rounds, Antetokounmpo scored a game high 37 points and 10 rebounds. Lillard had 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. Hris Middleton, who has been underperforming this season , scored a season-high 37 points and 10 rebounds. 20 points, Brook Lopez also had 18 points and 4 hot shots, but except for the four, the other six players only 20 points and failed to provide support, which also prevents the Bucks’ mid-season championship tour 100,000 bonus for third and fourth place.
The Lakers will be the opponent of the Pacers in the Mid-Season Championship. The Lakers were leading in the second quarter of another semi-final in the Mid-Season Championship and defeated the Pelicans with an offensive of 43:17 in the third quarter. The final score was 133: 89, 44 points. Easily defeated the Pelicans and grabbed another championship ticket.
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