Tyrese Haliburton was outstanding in November, averaging 28 per game6 points and 11He had seven assists and shot 53 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range. Only Jordan and James have done this in NBA history, averaging 25+ points and 10+ assists per game in a single month, while shooting over 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Therefore, it can be said that Haliburton became the third player in NBA history to achieve such staggering stats in a single month of play.
So far this season, there are 37 players who have averaged more than 20 points per game, but only two have averaged more than 10 assists per game: Haliburton and Trae Young. And of the two, Haliburton is averaging more points and assists per game than Trae Young. Under Haliburton's efficient leadership, the Indiana Pacers have topped the league in offensive performance this season. Statistically, when Haliburton is on the court, the Pacers' offensive efficiency is as high as 1276, and when he was on the bench, the offensive efficiency was still high, down to 1145。Haliburton fully brought out the potential of his teammates and made the Indiana Pacers' offense more fluid.
This season, when Haliburton has more than 12 assists in a game, the Pacers have a 5-3 record. And in the five games in which Haliburton scored more than 30 points, the Pacers beat their opponents by a total of 44 points. Haliburton is the only player in the league to average more than 25 points per game and less than five free throws per game, with the vast majority of his points coming from jump shots and a very high percentage of shots. His accurate shooting skills, combined with excellent passing and the ability to control the tempo of the game, have been a steady guarantee for the Pacers' offense. Opponents are simply helpless because Haliburton can not only score from any position, but also create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
According to statistics, Haliburton ranks second in the league in passes per game and first in assists per game. When opponents try to put more defensive pressure on Haliburton, he will pass the ball decisively to his teammates, and the pass is very accurate, helping to improve his team's shooting percentage. In addition, when Haliburton is on the floor, the Pacers are shooting over 40 percent from three-point range, and their true shooting percentage is 6 percent higher than when he wasn't on the floor1%, such a gap is staggering. Haliburton's brilliance is that even when opponents try to press him up front, try to cut down his pace, or even send out multiple packs, it won't work.
He is always able to create chances on his own or pave the way for his team-mates to score great opportunities. Right now, he's No. 7 in the MVP rankings, and the offense-related stats make it clear that Haliburton is one of the best engines in the NBA. To date, no team has found a way to limit him effectively. As long as he can stay healthy, there is no doubt that he will continue to create one-of-a-kind.
2. Jaw-dropping data. From every point of view, Haliburton has made a significant difference for the Pacers, and it's fair to say that the move to re-sign him with a salary cap in the offseason was a very sensible move.
Haliburton is on a solid path to becoming the league's top point guard, and the Pacers' rebuilding efforts are beginning to bear fruit. They are a young and talented team full of unlimited potential. As for whether the Pacers can make the playoffs this season under the leadership of Haliburton, everyone is welcome to speak and discuss.