Tyrese Haliburton dominates as Pacers win against Pelicans
- Tyrese Haliburton scored 34 points and made nine 3-pointers during the game.
- The Pacers secured a victory against the Pelicans, who were missing several key players due to injuries.
- This win marks the Pacers' second straight game in their four-game home stand.
On November 25, 2024, Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 114-100 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in Indianapolis. Haliburton's performance included a season-best nine 3-pointers, contributing significantly to the Pacers' success. With the game tied at 104 in the fourth quarter, Haliburton's tiebreaking three-pointer and a layup proved crucial in swinging the momentum back to Indiana. Bennedict Mathurin also made an impactful alley-oop dunk off a pass from Haliburton in the closing moments. The Pelicans faced significant challenges with four projected starters missing due to injuries, including Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson. CJ McCollum returned after a lengthy absence, scoring 23 points, while Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with a matching 24 points. Despite the loss, the return of McCollum is seen as a potentially promising sign for the team, which has now lost five consecutive games. The Pacers, despite their own struggles with player injuries, are finding their rhythm. Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith were also absent for Indiana, yet the team has managed to pull within two games of .500 during their current four-game home stand. Haliburton's recent performances have shown him in excellent form, having scored a total of 73 points over his last three games, pushing him past his previous best scores. This victory over the Pelicans helps solidify the Pacers' current success as they prepare to face the Portland Trail Blazers in their next matchup.