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Tyrese Haliburton · As Tyrese Haliburton took to the Big Apple in preparation of battling the New York Knicks on February 10, 2024, the calendar confirmed that the All-Star Weekend festivities on his home floor remained less than a week away. But as the opportunity to manipulate a defense in a new way presented itself, the 2023-24 assists champion couldn’t resist the chance at producing the type of highlight seldom seen in the regular season. Analyzing the court as if they were pieces on a game board, Haliburton charges out in transition, intuitively aware of anything both ahead and behind him. With Taj Gibson opting to stay on the perimeter and Josh Hart out of position after his ambitious closeout, the Indiana Pacers star hunts down the final domino, launching a self-alley-oop pass to himself. Knowing Precious Achiwua would be forced to migrate into the paint, Haliburton — in mid-flight — slings a dime to his now wide-open teammate in the corner, closing the curtain on a breathtaking dime. Haliburton could do no wrong, no matter where he passed on this night, overwhelming the opposition for 22 points, three rebounds, 12 assists (to just one turnover), and four 3-pointers, guiding a high-scoring victory. · State of Mint