Tyrese Haliburton absolutely torched the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night, dropping 24 points and 10 assists, including an All-Star Game-worthy dunk, as the Indiana Pacers hammered the Nets 136-109. But while Haliburton was cooking, the real story brewing is that the Nets are now officially winless, losing their first three games of the season.
Haliburton’s All-Star Return
Haliburton’s night wasn’t just about the numbers, it was a statement. This guy missed all of last season recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon, and he’s out here throwing down highlight-reel dunks. He shot 8 for 13 from the field, leading the Pacers’ offensive charge and showing zero rust. It’s hard not to be hyped for a player coming back this strong, with all that flash and skill.
Pacers’ Dominance and Brooklyn’s Early Hole
The Pacers as a team were just unstoppable from the field, shooting a ridiculous 58% overall and hitting 49% from deep. Pascal Siakam added 21 points and Obi Toppin chipped in 16 off the bench, showing that Indiana’s attack is deep and balanced. They actually trailed by two at the end of the first quarter, but then unleashed a 41-30 second period to grab a 65-56 lead at the half. The momentum just kept rolling, with a 37-24 blitz in the third quarter making it 98-74 heading into the final period. Nolan Traore tried to keep the Nets in it with 17 points off the bench, but it was nowhere near enough. Brooklyn’s got to figure out how to get a win, and fast.
The Pacers look like a team finding their rhythm and building serious momentum, while the Nets are spiraling early in the season. With their first three games all losses, Brooklyn needs to turn things around quick. The season is still early, but that “winless” tag is going to start feeling heavy if they don’t get off the schneid soon.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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