[Saba Sports News] Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers guard, couldn’t help but take a moment to appreciate his slick crossover during a game against Detroit Pistons’ newcomer Ausar Thompson.
Midway through the second quarter, with the Pacers ahead, Haliburton faced off against Thompson. Pacers’ center Myles Turner approached to set a screen, yet Haliburton chose to explode to the right, bypassing the expected leftward screen. His swift leg-crossing move sent Thompson reeling back, and Haliburton paused to relish the play just before nailing a three-pointer, adding flair to the already impressive maneuver.
Echoing James Harden’s infamous 2018 crossover that floored Wesley Johnson, Haliburton emulated the same cool poise, waiting a beat before sinking his shot. With an MVP-like performance this season, Haliburton entered the game with outstanding averages of 25.3 points and a league-best 12.3 assists per game.