By @TeeSkin
Feeling like we are just discovering Tyrese Haliburton.
I have a catch 22 feelings about Tyrese Haliburtons’ playoff debut series. If you pay close attention to the series or mainly his play, it’s not apparent that he is reaching his superstar potential this playoff season. Haliburton has a ton of upside, and he is getting there. Hopefully next season, if he keeps on his current trajectory, calling Haliburton a superstar will be fitting.
The Pacers struggled to put away a Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dame Dollar-less Bucks team for a game or two. If I had known Giannis wasn’t going to play, I wouldn’t have picked the Bucks in six, but who knew? Instead, I would of taken the Pacers in six or seven. The monkey wrench in the Bucks demise was that Dame also did not play in the last two games.
After game 1, with poor showing by Haliburton, I was hoping he would gets back to his in-season-tournament-superstar self, but alas he didn’t. Haliburton hit his season averages (20 ppg, 4 apg, and 11 rpg) for the most part in the series. Instead he averaged 16 ppg, 5 apg, and 9 rpg, the main stat being a lack in points per game.
Against the Knicks in the next round, I predict that it’s going to be a seven game series and the victor will be the team that has the better coaching.
Once again, the prediction comes down to a coin toss.
After a disappointing couple of games in New York, the Indiana Pacers returned home determined to turn the tide. With their backs against the wall, they knew they couldn’t afford to drop a third consecutive game. And they didn’t disappoint. The Pacers fought hard and emerged victorious in Game 3, defeating the New York Knicks with a score of 111-106.
Leading the way for the Pacers was Tyrese Haliburton, who had a breakout performance. He poured in a career-high 35 points, showcasing his scoring ability and proving to be a force to be reckoned with. Haliburton also contributed four rebounds and seven assists, demonstrating his versatility on the court. His performance was crucial in propelling the Pacers to victory.
Maybe calling Haliburton “Super Star” isn’t so far off?
