The Indiana Pacers hold the NBA’s longest drought without a 50-point game — six years since TJ Warren’s bubble explosion with 53. While that outlier performance was fueled by unique circumstances, it underscores how rare and impactful such nights can be. With Tyrese Haliburton (career high: 44), Pascal Siakam (52 before), and Andrew Nembhard all in the mix, the Pacers have depth to potentially break the streak — even if they lack a true go-to scorer. It’s not about consistency, but who might rise when the moment calls.

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The Indiana Pacers are poised for a championship run in 2026-27 with the return of Tyrese Haliburton and the addition of Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr., but it’s Pascal Siakam’s gritty, “dog” mentality that could be the difference-maker — as the four-time All-Star embraces the scrappy style that defines this team’s identity and drives them toward their ultimate goal: an NBA title before his window closes.

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The Sacramento Kings’ 2021 trade of Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis ranks as one of the NBA’s worst deals — sending a rising star to Indiana while locking in a massive contract with a fading core. Haliburton, once seen as a franchise cornerstone, became the engine of a championship-caliber Pacers team that reached the Finals last season, while Sacramento spiraled into mediocrity, missing the playoffs twice and drowning under Sabonis’ salary. What started as a bold rebuild turned into a cautionary tale: one team ascended, the other sank — all because of one ill-fated move.

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