Pacers' Haliburton on Game 2 Loss: 'Zero Points in the Paint'

Indiana Pacers' Haliburton Reflects on Game 2 Loss: 'We Need to Do Better Getting Downhill' The Indiana Pacers suffered a setback in Game 2 of their playoff series. Following the game, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton spoke to reporters, offering a candid assessment of the team's performance. A key area of concern was their first-quarter offensive struggles. "In the first half, we were just moving the ball on the outside," Haliburton explained. "I don't think we had a single point in the paint in the first quarter." This lack of inside scoring, coupled with zero fast-break points, proved costly. Haliburton emphasized the need to attack the basket more aggressively in future games, stating, "Our offense is built from the inside out. We've got to do a better job getting downhill." The Pacers face a challenging task in Game 3, but Haliburton's comments suggest a determined effort to improve their offensive strategy and secure a win.