Setting the Pace: Tyrese Haliburton ditches the mask, Indiana Pacers win third straight

The Indiana Pacers are taking care of business at home as they won their third straight game. This time they beat the Portland Trail Blazers by a final score of 121-114.

I joined Alex Golden on the Setting the Pace Podcast to recap the win and talk about all the big performances of the game and discuss a variety of topics. Watch the podcast below.

We cover the following topics:

  • Tyrese Haliburton before and after the mask as he puts up another big performance with 28 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.
  • Pascal Siakam tying his season-high with 29 points (12 for 20), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and taking advantage of every mismatch.
  • Quenton Jackson, the revelation, coming up huge with his energy and effort.
  • Bennedict Mathurin coming up huge through the last three quarters with 24 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Myles Turner with 5 blocks and one-sided rivalry with Deandre Ayton.
  • The Kami Curse, the king of the reverse jinx.
  • Jarace Walker’s struggles
  • Moses Brown, Obi Toppin, and other musings
  • Awards: Mel Daniels MVP, Reggie Miller Clutch Player of the Game, Fiesty Foster Hustle Player of the Game

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