Pacers coach makes massive statement after Tyrese Haliburton’s historic game: “New statistical category named after him”

The Indiana Pacers committed 11 turnovers in Game 4 on Tuesday against the New York Knicks, but none came from Tyrese Haliburton. Indiana’s star point guard dropped a 32-point, 15-assist and 12-rebound masterpiece to carry the Pacers to a crucial 130-121 win. Despite playing 38 minutes and running the offense, Haliburton did not even cough up the ball once.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle shared his thoughts about Haliburton’s sizzling error-free performance.

“There will be a new statistical category perhaps named after him somewhere down the line. Him and Chris Paul, these guys, there aren’t a lot of guys. Stockton did not turn the ball over much back when he played. … I know he takes great pride in it and that’s a motivating factor.”

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Law Murray of The Athletic pointed out the significance of Tyrese Haliburton’s flawless display.

Law Murray

@LawMurrayTheNU

Regular season and postseason

Games of 30+ points, 15+ assists, ZERO turnovers

Tyrese Haliburton: 3 (including tonight, first ever in NBA postseason history)

Everyone else since 2020: 2 (Harden, Jokić)

Everyone BTH (Before Tyrese Haliburton): 3 (LeBron James, CP3, Stockton)

Per Sportradar, Haliburton completed his 11th game with at least 15 assists and zero turnovers. He moved three games shy of tying John Stockton’s record and two of Chris Paul for second on the list.

The last time Haliburton had a 15-assist and zero-turnover night before Game 4 was on March 15 against the Milwaukee Bucks. He finished that game with 24 points, 15 assists, six rebounds and no turnovers.

Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers continue to win turnover battles against the Knicks

Heading into Game 4, the Indiana Pacers held the edge over the New York Knicks in turnovers 31-43. Behind Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana turned New York’s errors into a dominant 66-24 advantage.

The trend continued on Tuesday when the Knicks coughed up the ball 17 times to the Pacers’ 11. Indy also won the points off turnover battle 20-9, a huge difference in their 130-121 win.

Haliburton’s error-free output was brutal for the New York Knicks in Game 4. The point guard was responsible for “more than half (67) of Indiana’s 130 points,” per Law Murray. Haliburton ran the Indy offense well and then relentlessly punished the Knicks for their mistakes.

If the Knicks can’t shake off their turnover-prone ways, Tyrese Haliburton and Co. could advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.

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