Pacers Lose NBA In-Season Tournament Championship to Lakers, Haliburton Shines

Despite Loss, Pacers' Haliburton Garners MVP Chatter, Team Eyes Trade for Athletic Wing Player

The Indiana Pacers lost the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament championship game to the Los Angeles Lakers, with a final score of 123-109.
Despite the loss, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's performance throughout the tournament has been impressive, with an average of 26.7 points per game on 52.4% shooting, and 13.3 assists per contest.
Haliburton's performance has led to early-season MVP chatter and almost assuredly a second straight All-Star appearance.
The Pacers are reportedly looking to trade for a big, athletic two-way wing player to pair with Haliburton, with Toronto Raptors forwards Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby named as possible targets.
The Pacers are set to return to the regular season with the league’s No. 1 offense, averaging 128.4 points, led by Haliburton who is averaging 26.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and a league-high 12.1 assists.