Tyrese Haliburton Facing Social Media Backlash For Thunder-Pacers Game

Tyrese Haliburton had four points against the Thunder.

Dec 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after a play during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers played the Oklahoma City Thunder (at home).

The Pacers lost by a score of 120-114.

All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton finished the loss with just four points, two rebounds and eight assists while shooting 2/6 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 35 minutes.

final. pic.twitter.com/0zTMTa4tKb

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 27, 2024

Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

@heavenlybuckets: "Is Tyrese Haliburton the worst star in the entire nba?"

Is Tyrese Haliburton the worst star in the entire nba? https://t.co/6PlQsQDuLi

— Follow HeavenlyBuckets (@heavenlybuckets) December 27, 2024

@TruebloodWesley: "Maybe I wasn’t straightforward enough. Tyrese Haliburton was awful tonight."

Maybe I wasn’t straightforward enough. Tyrese Haliburton was awful tonight.

— Wes Trueblood (@TruebloodWesley) December 27, 2024

@jp_skiii: "In the 4th Qtr Tyrese Haliburton has 4 points and 8 assists.
At the end of the first half Ja Morant has 11 points and 9 assists on perfect shooting.
Can’t believe these two were being compared."

In the 4th Qtr Tyrese Haliburton has 4 points and 8 assists.
At the end of the first half Ja Morant has 11 points and 9 assists on perfect shooting.
Can’t believe these two were being compared.

— jpskii🦅 (@jp_skiii) December 27, 2024

@MoKak78: "Yea, I ain’t forgot some of y’all going HAM with the Tyrese Haliburton > Trae Young takes last year either…"

Yea, I ain’t forgot some of y’all going HAM with the Tyrese Haliburton > Trae Young takes last year either…

— mokak78.bsky.social (@MoKak78) December 27, 2024

@jlh0215: "Tyrese Haliburton was outscored by Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin in 6 minutes of play, Ajay Mitchell, and Kenrich Williams tonight. Not going to win many when that happens."

Tyrese Haliburton was outscored by Ben Sheppard, Jarace Walker, Obi Toppin in 6 minutes of play, Ajay Mitchell, and Kenrich Williams tonight. Not going to win many when that happens.

— Pacer Faithful (@jlh0215) December 27, 2024

@Dn4sty: "Tyrese Haliburton salary
$42,176,400

Tyrese Haliburton points tonight
4"

Tyrese Haliburton salary
$42,176,400

Tyrese Haliburton points tonight
4

— Donnie Hazlewood (@Dn4sty) December 27, 2024

@J_cope11: "It’s going to be an embarrassment to this league if Tyrese Haliburton is named an All Star."

It’s going to be an embarrassment to this league if Tyrese Haliburton is named an All Star.

— The shots finally fell. (@J_cope11) December 27, 2024

@ZachsBag: "Everyone did their job tonight except Tyrese Haliburton. On to Boston. ✈️"

Everyone did their job tonight except Tyrese Haliburton. On to Boston. ✈️

— Zach (@ZachsBag) December 27, 2024

The Pacers dropped to 15-16 in their first 31 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Boston Celtics.

Haliburton is in his fourth season with the franchise.