INDIANAPOLIS -- All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton wanted to reinforce that Indiana's success against Milwaukee wasn't a fluke.
So on Wednesday night, the budding young star made sure of it -- again.
Haliburton had 31 points and 12 assists and helped spur a 47-point third quarter to lead the Pacers past the Bucks 142-130 for their fifth consecutive victory. It was Haliburton's 18th game with at least 20 points and 10 assists, tied for the most by a Pacers player in a season, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
"I think as a young group when you play good teams, you want to be as prepared for them as you can for them," Haliburton said.