In today's midseason tournament, the Pacers hosted the Celtics and finally eliminated the Celtics, the first place in the East, 122-112 to reach the semifinals. And the outstanding performance of the Pacers' star Haliburton was undoubtedly the key to the game.
Haliburton played 40 minutes in today's game, shooting 10-of-18, including 5-of-11 from three-point range and 1-of-1 from the free-throw line, to finish with 26 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and 1 steal without mistakes. Despite playing with an injury before the game, he maintained a high level of competition, and even in the final minute and a half of the game, he faced Jaylen Brown at the top of the arc, hit a difficult three-pointer, and drew a foul to give the Celtics a 109-105 lead with this four-point shot. Haliburton then dished out two assists in a row to help the Pacers kill the game.
Although the Celtics had beaten the Pacers by 51 points before, the Pacers came back to win today. Haliburton's performance undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Celtics. The Pacers were able to eliminate the Celtics, mainly because Haliburton played a supergame today while playing sick.
Haliburton had zero turnovers in a single game for the third time this season, after scoring 25 points, 17 assists and zero turnovers against the 76ers. His consistency and leadership were on full display in today's game.
After the game, commentator Zhen Hai commented on the performance of the Pacers and Haliburton: "7 points and 2 assists in the first half, and finally 26 points, 10 rebounds, 13 assists and 1 steal, Haliburton scored 19 points and 11 assists in the second half, which is his third double-double of 10+10 assists in the half this season." "It can be seen that Haliburton's outstanding performance is not only in the statistics, but also in his leadership and control of the team.
Haliburton's magical performance didn't end there. He dominated the team's attack at crucial moments of the game. He first hit a difficult 3+1, and then assisted his teammates to score a fast break and successfully took away the victory. His performances showed the quality and determination of a superstar.
In today's game, Haliburton's dominance and consistency was incredible. Despite the tight defence and pressure he faced during the match, he remained calm and focused throughout. His passing, scoring, and rebounding all showed his versatility and strength.
This match was undoubtedly an important victory for Haliburton. Not only did he lead the team to the semi-finals, but he also set a new milestone in his career. His performance gave people a glimpse of his potential and the possibilities of the future.
Overall, today's game was a great show for Haliburton. His ability to perform at a high level despite playing with an injury is a testament to the fact that he is one of the best players in the NBA right now. The Pacers will face the winner between the Bucks and Knicks in the semifinals, while Haliburton will continue to lead the team toward a championship.
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