“You’ll be able to’t play level guard — contemplating what’s at stake — higher than Tyrese Haliburton performed that place tonight,” ESPN analyst Tim Legler said after observing the Pacers star’s masterclass in Sport 4 of the Japanese Convention Finals towards the Knicks.
Indeed. If a younger PG wanted to check tape on a flawless exhibiting by a true floor general, they should not look any additional than Hali’s efficiency on Tuesday. The 25-year-old completed with 32 factors, 12 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals with zero turnovers, rewriting NBA historical past and setting a brand new customary for the proper sport.
Right here, we recap every piece of history Haliburton made.
1. First participant with 30/15/10 on zero TO
Like all standard level guard, Hali not often errs whereas working the offense. However the distinction is that, in contrast to most of his predecessors, he may rating in bunches. Hali led each groups with 32 factors.
2. First participant with 30/15/10 and 5 3PM
Hali shot 3-of-3 from deep within the first quarter to get the Pacers off to a rollicking begin. He is been draining the deep ball all yr, making 218 threes within the common season (thirteenth) and 36 within the playoffs (sixth).
3. First participant with 30/15/10 on zero TO and 5 3PM
Hali is what you’d get if Jason Kidd and Kyle Korver merged into one participant. A real level guard like Kidd, he additionally excels at coming off screens and taking pictures threes, making him a very distinctive participant.
