Tyrese Haliburton recorded a formidable double-double with 29 factors and 19 assists within the Pacers’ time beyond regulation win over the Rockets (134-125).
The 23-year-old level guard, who turned an All-Star this season for the primary time in his profession, scored 12 of Indiana’s 19 factors in time beyond regulation.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle sees similarities between Indiana’s nice Reggie Miller and Haliburton in how each gamers thrive in crunch time.
“Well, he took over the game in the overtime,” Carlise stated about Haliburton. “He certainly has demonstrated that that is what he’s about. He loves those moments very much the way Reggie Miller loved those moments.
“He doesn’t get discouraged if some things during the game don’t go exactly his way. He keeps playing and he stays aggressive and he has great confidence. That gives the team great confidence. He was tremendous. He was really just amazing in overtime.”
This season Haliburton is averaging 20.6 factors, 3.7 rebounds and 10.3 assists in 33.6 minutes per recreation.
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