That's hard to do when you're not playing well or you're losing,” Haliburton said after the 114-110 victory over New Orleans. “But differentiating the difference between happiness and joy - I've always had a joy for the game of basketball and love and appreciation for what I do.

After another encouraging performance against the Pelicans, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up about his recent slump and his current mindset. After a brutal start of the season, the Indiana Pacers were able to steal a close 114-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

What occurred for Haliburton to rise from his slumber? Despite earning All-NBA honors last season, the Pacers point guard averages a measly 16 points on 39 percent from the field