Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals overshadowed his inconsistent performance. In the first two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, his scoring and assists are down, while turnovers are up. He's averaging fewer drives to the paint, hindering his ability to create offense for himself and his teammates. Haliburton acknowledges his poor first halves and the Thunder's strong defense as contributing factors, emphasizing the need for the Pacers to attack the paint more effectively to improve their offensive flow.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.