Tyrese Haliburton Leads Pacers to Blowout Victory Over Spurs in Paris
Haliburton's 28-point performance, including a dominant third quarter, secured Indiana's win in the NBA Paris Games finale.
- The Indiana Pacers defeated the San Antonio Spurs 136-98 in the second game of the NBA Paris Games, splitting the series after losing the opener 140-110.
- Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-high 28 points, with 16 of them coming in a decisive late third-quarter stretch that shifted momentum in Indiana's favor.
- Victor Wembanyama, playing in front of a home crowd in Paris, recorded 20 points and 12 rebounds but expressed emotional gratitude for the experience despite the loss.
- Pascal Siakam added 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Pacers, while Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 25 points in their fourth loss in five games.
- The NBA Paris Games highlighted Wembanyama's rising global prominence, with record-breaking viewership and substantial local fan engagement.