In September, the Pacers struggled with a disappointing 10-15 record, far from their previous success, prompting Tyrese Haliburton to call their performance “embarrassing.” However, since early December, Indiana has turned things around, winning 12 of their last 15 games and currently on a six-game winning streak, placing them just half a game out of fourth place in the East. Despite early-season injuries, key players like Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner have stepped up, with Haliburton leading the team’s resurgence after overcoming personal doubts and external pressures.
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Damian Lillard has signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season and a no-trade clause, while he recovers from a torn Achilles that will sideline him for the 2025-26 season. After requesting a trade, Lillard was moved to the Milwaukee Bucks, who utilized the waive-and-stretch provision on his contract, allowing him to potentially reunite with the Blazers in the future. Need More Context? 🔎
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