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It might be the NBA offseason, but Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is still dishing assists.
Haliburton was sitting courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the Indiana Fever’s matchup against the Phoenix Mercury on Monday, June 22 when he sprang into action.
After the ball got lodged behind the backboard with 8:22 remaining in the first quarter, Haliburton used a Fever court mop to poke it free so play could resume. After successfully completing the task, Haliburton gave a triumphant fist pump as the crowd applauded his efforts.
good looks, Ty 🦸♂️ https://t.co/CF8nCCM5Bypic.twitter.com/XMcTAGBiFj
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 23, 2026
Haliburton has been a mainstay at Indiana Fever games and attended the Fever’s season-opening loss to the Dallas Wings last month.
Haliburton is just returning the favor. Caitlin Clark and several Fever players, including Lexie Hull and Aliyah Boston, attended multiple NBA playoff games in support of the Pacers’ run to the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton suffered a right Achilles tear in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and subsequently missed the 2025-26 season.
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