Succeeding in a match with more than 20 points and 20 assists is very rare. Succeed in two consecutive games with more than 20 points and 20 assists? It had only been done twice in history, by Magic Johnson And John Stockton !
Two legends now joined by Tyrese Haliburtonwho has also just achieved this feat.
Because after his match with 21 points and 20 assists against the Bulls, Tyrese Haliburton followed up with 22 points and 23 assists against the Knicks.
“His offensive level is extraordinary” could only like Rick Carlislethe coach of the Pacers. “He has worked a lot over the last two summers on different readings, on his ability to attack the rim and increase his range. Which embarrasses opposing teams. »
A franchise record equaled
After a little slump, Tyrese Haliburton has regained his full impact in recent matches and, unsurprisingly, it is all the Pacers who are regaining color. Indiana thus achieves a third consecutive victory.
“Assists are only possible if the guys take the shots”nevertheless specifies the former Kings. “That’s what we’re doing at a high rate right now. »
Against the Knicks, the Pacers shot 59% successfully (50/85) including 54% at 3-points (23/43). But already, against the Rockets and the Bulls, Tyrese Haliburton and his teammates had posted high success percentages.
And the point guard is the foundation of the entire Indianapolis offensive system, while his 23 assists are a franchise record tied, Jamaal Tinsley having already reached 23 offerings in 2001. It was against Washington.
“I didn’t know that 23 was the franchise record, otherwise I would have looked for 24”laughs Tyrese Haliubrton. “Anytime your name is mentioned with the legends of the game, it’s awesome. »
