Tyrese Haliburton’s 18 assists propelled the Pacers to a 150-116 win against the Hawks. Haliburton, leading with 12.8 assists per game, also scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 25 minutes.
Myles Turner scored 27, Mathurin 18, Brown 17, and Nesmith 15, contributing significantly to Indiana’s victory.
Pacers Coach Carlisle celebrated the team’s unselfishness in achieving the NBA and ABA franchise record of 50 assists. However, he emphasized the short celebration time, gearing up for the next game against Boston.
Haliburton’s 11th consecutive 10+ assist game broke franchise history and marked the longest streak since Russell Westbrook in 2019. He also achieved the most 15+ assist games in a franchise season since Westbrook in 2020-21.
Haliburton praised his partnership with Turner, highlighting their pick-and-roll synergy for continued growth.
Turner emphasized the team’s camaraderie, contributing to their successful gameplay and energy.
In contrast, Hawks coach Quin Snyder acknowledged the Pacers’ dominance, expressing disappointment in their performance and inability to match the Pacers’ level of play on the road.
