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As the Indiana Pacers work through their flaws after the trade deadline, star Tyrese Haliburton would take time to defend Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. Haliburton would talk about his Team USA teammate in Tatum,

May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at ...

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton theorizes ... Haliburton said Thursday on The Pat McAfee Show. "I think the Jayson Tatum hate is unwarranted and he's an elite player in our league..

Bennedict Mathurin has been the star for Indiana tonight in his return from a 4-game absence, dropping 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal in 29 minutes off the bench. Trae Young has 26 to lead all scorers, while Caris LeVert has chipped in 19 points and 3 boards of the Atlanta bench.

Jayson Tatum (40 pts) and Jaylen Brown (31) lead the way for Boston, Golden State extends its winning streak and what to know for Sunday's 8-game slate.

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.