Tyrese Haliburton delivered a historic performance for the Indiana Pacers, recording 21 points, 20 assists, and 0 turnovers in a game against the Chicago Bulls. This remarkable feat makes him the first player in NBA history to achieve these numbers in a single game. He also made 6 three-pointers during the game. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expressed surprise at Haliburton's performance, considering he was questionable to play due to a back injury. The young player's exceptional performance has sparked discussions about his potential to win the Most Improved Player award. Haliburton's outstanding performance has earned him praise as a 'modern day POINT GOD' and a 'true maestro.' His achievement has also drawn comparisons to NBA superstar Chris Paul. The game's significance is underscored by the fact that Haliburton's performance is only the second instance in NBA history of a player recording 20+ points, 20+ assists, and 0 turnovers, with the first being Chris Paul in 2016. Additionally, Haliburton's 20-20 game with 5+ three-pointers is the first of its kind since the adoption of the three-pointer in 1979-80. The young player's exceptional performance has left many in awe and has led to discussions about his potential as an NBA superstar.
Hali has tied the record for longest streak of 20 assist games at two, btw
Tyrese Haliburton gets 20 assists in takeover against Bulls thanks in part to Super Mario ⤵️ https://t.co/qM31wjgeYr
Tyrese Haliburton has been on a tear this season. 🔥 https://t.co/2cOIscJc3i
Tyrese Haliburton has been a on a tear this season. 🔥 https://t.co/4B7rnNuvb3
Tyrese Haliburton has been a on a tear this season. 🔥 Is he your favourite to win MIP? 🤔 https://t.co/DTdM0xnSE0
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was questionable last night at Chicago. He played, the Pacers won - and Haliburton made NBA history. Ever heard of a 20-20 game like THIS? Me neither. @THEAkeemGlaspie has more. https://t.co/6GMY1F7KCb
21 points, 20 assists & 0 TURNOVERS while throwing passes like this 👀 https://t.co/nm0b063CNI
What a night for @TyHaliburton22 🌪️ 21 Pts + 20 Ast + 0 TOs - Only the 2nd player in NBA history (Chris Paul, 2016) @CycloneMBB 🤝 @Pacers https://t.co/qiC92ck2eV
It’s time - probably well past it, honestly - to put any kind of ceiling on Tyrese Haliburton. The dude is just doing everything. An NBA superstar.
Players in NBA history with 20+ PTS, 20+ AST, 0 TO: CP3 & Haliburton Players in NBA history with 20+ PTS, 20+ AST, 5 3PT: Haliburton https://t.co/HvRLwQjSfx
Hali reacts to hearing his historic stat line 🗣️ https://t.co/x4qVvMhiQa
Treatment. Second opinions. Super Mario Strikers. And standing all day. That’s what lifted Tyrese Haliburton from questionable with a back injury to an historic, 20-20 performance in Thursday’s victory at Chicago. https://t.co/NI39PxiGTG
Tyrese Haliburton also becomes the first player since 1979-80 (when the three-pointer was first adopted) to record 20+ PTS, 20+ AST and 5+ 3PM in a game. https://t.co/dmv3zkJC8c https://t.co/tiyrF00MQA
After Tyrese Haliburton’s 21-point, 20-assist, zero turnover performance in Indiana’s win at Chicago tonight, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Halliburton almost did not play. “I was surprised that he played based on how he was presenting this morning,” Carlisle said. https://t.co/7fr1NcJZfX
A TRUE maestro. Man dished 20 dimes without a single turnover tonight 🤯 https://t.co/o2msMXwSR0
20-20 VISION FOR HALI. CAREER-HIGH IN DIMES. 🪙🔥 https://t.co/VIIhjuKYn1
Tyrese Haliburton is the modern day POINT GOD https://t.co/5u25k3guit
This guy Hali is a true maestro. 20 dimes without a single turnover 🤯 (via @nba) https://t.co/p1irfH68Vp
Wut???? 20-20 and no turnovers??? Go head, young Haliburton. https://t.co/qWEB5FPQfP
Hali gets the hug from his dad after a career night 🥰 21 PTS / 20 AST / 0 TO https://t.co/5i8g60Gmaa https://t.co/FaspZm1FxP
Complete list of players to record a 20+ PT, 20+ AST game with 0 turnovers: - Chris Paul - Tyrese Haliburton That’s the list. 😳 https://t.co/2IOHG7IRo7
21 POINTS, 20 ASSISTS, 0 TURNOVERS Hali walks off to 👏 https://t.co/hvtBAREDPf https://t.co/FaspZm1FxP
Hali tonight: 21 PTS 20 AST 6 3PM 0 TOV 1st player in NBA history to reach these numbers in a game. https://t.co/mKghnqaIvH
Hali throws a DIME for his 17th assist of the night 😱 Pacers-Bulls | Live on the NBA App 📲 https://t.co/j9PnElgoBj https://t.co/6wMprPTxkY
Haliburton hits back-to-back ridiculous 3s. He's up to 19 points and 16 assists with 0 turnovers. Pacers are on a 12-0 run in less than 2 minutes.