Impressive play of Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a hard-fought 114-110 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. The standout guard scored 34 points, dished out 13 assists, and made three steals in one of his top performances of the season. Haliburton expressed pleasure in winning. “In the final analysis, that is the crux of the matter.”
Fighting Through Early-Season Struggles
Haliburton acknowledged feeling disappointed with his performance amidst the Pacers’ challenging beginning to the season. He expressed feeling frustrated with himself because he believes that if he were performing at his best, their team would be winning the games they have been losing. Even though he had a rough start, Haliburton has been getting into the groove in his recent performances. In the past three games, he has scored an average of 24.3 points while shooting 45.5%, with an impressive 46.2% accuracy from three-point range. He hit nine step-back threes against the Pelicans, the second-highest amount in his career.
Finding Joy in the Game
Haliburton attributes his rejuvenated passion for basketball to his teammates and a new perspective. Everyone desires to express the sentiment, “Be joyful, enjoy yourself.” “It’s difficult to do when you’re not performing well or experiencing losses,” he elaborated. I’ve constantly enjoyed playing basketball… I believe I simply ended up getting annoyed with myself.
He stressed how crucial it is to maintain a passion for the sport, even when facing challenges. Maintaining my love and passion for basketball has been crucial for me, as I truly enjoy what I do. I have a great affection for this organization. I have a strong affection for my fellow team members.
The Pacers have now moved up to 8-10, benefiting from two consecutive wins as Tyrese Haliburton keeps leading the team.
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