In the 1-4 finals of the midseason, Haliburton played well with illness and became the Pacers eliminated the CelticsCriticalFigure. He was excellent in 40 minutes, shooting a whopping 556% and contributed a staggering triple-double for the first time in the history of a mid-season. In the second half, Haliburton played even better, scoring 19 points and 11 assists to help the Pacers advance in one fell swoop. He was at the end of the gameCriticalThe excellent performance of the moment has brought a huge impetus to the team, and his shotCriticalThree points and one timeCriticalThe steal was the turning point of the game. Haliburton has shown superstar quality several times this season, letPacersRising again, the record has also achieved good results.
In addition to Haliburton, the Pacers' point guard BuddyHeardThe performance is also very impressive. In the aforementioned 1 4 finals,HeardPlayed an efficient performance in 32 minutes of play time and shot a whopping 636%。He finished with 21 points and also contributed two rebounds, two assists and two steals. Especially in the final moments of the gameHeardIt played a decisive role. He received a pass from HaliburtonCriticalThree points, and one more before the last 10 secondsCriticalSteals. According to statistics,HeardThe plus/minus is as high as 29, which shows that his contribution to the Pacers on the court is huge. Although it cannot be saidHeardBetter than Haliburton, but judging by the performance so far this seasonHeardThe play is really outstanding.
As of the end of the game,HeardHe has played 19 games in full attendance. He went from the bench to the start, averaging 25 minutes per game2 minutes. His scoring ability is also very good, averaging 136 points, yesPacersThe third scorer in the . And in terms of efficiency,HeardThe three hits were reached. 4% and 818%, and the overall shooting efficiency is also as high as 596%, and the true hit rate reached 603%。At the same time, his finishing ability under the basket should not be underestimated, and his shooting percentage within 5 feet of the basket has been increasing year by year for the past three seasons, which is an important breakthrough for a shooter who focuses on shooting. In addition,HeardThe plus/minus on the court this season is also outstanding, with the Pacers leading the way with an offensive efficiency of 1247, which drops to 118 in his absence7, it can be seen that he has played a role in the overall strength of the teamCriticalFunction.
HeardHe has barely missed a game in eight seasons of his career, and his attendance is very high, which also reflects his discipline and focus. Although he is not widely regarded as a player who can help the team win games, he has proven his worth this season with Haliburton. In addition,HeardIn this season's contract year, his salary of only 18.57 million is a great investment. He's got great projection, he's also going to help the team win, he's on good terms with Haliburton, the heart of the team, and he's at the prime of his career at the age of 30, with his next big contract on the horizon.
Haliburton andHeardShown excellent performance this season, forPacershas played a crucial role. Haliburton's stunning performance and Hield's all-round contribution made itPacersIt's back on track and has a good result. As a superstar, Haliburton has repeatedly shown amazing strength and has become the team's scoring champion and playmaker. WhileHeardAs a shooting guard, not only does he show an efficient performance on the offensive end, but he also doesCriticalPlaying well at all times brought victory to the team. They work together tacitly, cooperate with each other, and becomePacersAn important part on the offensive end. HeardNot only did he have a high shooting percentage and excellent finishing ability, but he also showed an excellent iron man spirit and became a stable force for the team. ForPacersHaliburton andHeardPerformance is essential and will hopefully lead to even better results this season. And forHeardHis contract year and value underscore his strength and potential, and the opportunity for the next big contract is on the horizon.