Which Team Are The Best In The NBA? Tyrese Haliburton Revealed The Best Team Currently

The Pacers were the NBA’s best offensive unit going into their matchup with the Celtics on Saturday. After scoring 150 points against the Hawks on Friday night, Indiana was rudely awakened by a depleted Boston team, as they were restricted to a season-low 101 points in a 17-point home defeat. Tyrese Haliburton, who played only 35 minutes, was one of numerous Pacers who had a terrible time making shots on Saturday night. He only went 5-of-17 from the field.

Indiana managed just 20 points in a crucial fourth quarter, shooting a dismal 41.3 percent from the field and 19 percent from 3-point range as a team.

Haliburton made it a point to acknowledge after the game how much difficulty the Celtics caused Indiana in a category where they typically excel.

Reporters in Indiana were informed by Haliburton that “they are a good defensive team.” They have a wide range of capable defenders. Regardless of the stats, they are perhaps the NBA’s finest defensive squad.

Even with their victory on Saturday, the Celtics are still officially behind the Timberwolves for the top defensive position in the league, but their two-way talent has given them a distinct advantage. The only teams in the NBA right now that rank among the top 6 both offensively and defensively are Boston and Philadelphia. Boston’s skill on both ends has elevated them 3.5 games above the No. 2 team in the East (Milwaukee) after winning 12 of their last 15 games.

In a rematch at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, Haliburton will try to exact retribution on Boston as Indiana attempts to figure out the defence that let them down on Saturday night.

“They have enormous, lengthy wings. D White and Jrue are among the league’s greatest players when it comes to on-ball play. Their long wings allow them to fly and do other things. It’s a tough task from a good defensive club. Anticipate having fun against them on Monday.