The engine for the offense is of course, Tyrese Haliburton. The 25-year-old guard has been a godsend for a Pacers' franchise that won just 25 games the year he was acquired via trade. Haliburton is largely seen as a pass-first guard, currently averaging 17.5 points and 9.6 assists per game.
At just 24, Tyrese Haliburton once blew his entire $200,000 paycheck on a rare timepiece that he had dreamed of owning for years.
Indiana Pacer guard was honored at Hilton Coliseum for winning Olympic gold with Team USA, at halftime of Saturday’s Big 12 win over Arizona
Haliburton ended Tuesday's 115-102 victory over the Rockets with 28 points (9-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal in 36 minutes. Haliburton recorded 15 assists for the third time this season and has racked up just three total turnovers across those outings.