Haliburton vows to improve after Thunder defense stifles Pacers
- The Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-107 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
- The Pacers' slow start and a 23-point halftime deficit, driven by the Thunder's strong defense limiting Tyrese Haliburton to 3 points in the first half, led to their defeat.
- Haliburton led the team in scoring by putting up 17 points, contributing 6 assists, and committing 5 turnovers while the team shot 35% overall and he struggled to attack the paint, managing to penetrate on just 9 out of 100 touches.
- Rick Carlisle emphasized the need for his team to improve their early-game performance and highlighted that everyone on the squad must contribute more, while Haliburton recognized the Thunder's strong defensive capabilities and gave them due credit.
- With the series tied 1-1, the Pacers will host the critically important Game 3 on Wednesday and must improve early offense and adjust to the Thunder's defense to gain an edge.
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Haliburton says he needs to solve first-half woes
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton acknowledged he needs to "figure out how to be better earlier in games" after getting off to another slow start Sunday night in Oklahoma City -- one Indiana couldn't recover from in a 123-107 Game 2 loss.
Haliburton Vows To Improve After Thunder Defense Stifles Pacers

Haliburton vows to improve after Thunder defense stifles Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton vowed to improve his first-half scoring struggles on Sunday after the Indiana Pacers stumbled to a series-leveling defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Haliburton on Pacers' Struggles: Key Issues Explained - Archysport
Thunder Roar Back: Haliburton Struggles as OKC Levels Finals Series Table of Contents Thunder Roar Back: Haliburton Struggles as OKC Levels Finals Series Learning on the fly Key Stats and Comparisons: Game 2 Breakdown Expert Insights and Potential Adjustments FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions After a miraculous Game 1 victory, teh Indiana Pacers couldn’t replicate the magic, falling to the Oklahoma city Thunder in Game 2 by a decisive 123-107. …
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