Pacers Defeat Pistons 133-119 Behind Siakam, Haliburton

In a high-scoring matchup on January 29, 2025, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Detroit Pistons 133-119, led by Pascal Siakam's season-high 37 points and Tyrese Haliburton's 30 points and eight assists. The Pacers dominated the first half, scoring 40 points in the opening quarter and shooting 56.8% overall, including 19 of 38 from three-point range. Cade Cunningham was the standout for the Pistons, contributing 32 points, while Malik Beasley added 20. Indiana has been on a hot streak, winning 16 of their last 21 games, including 10 of 12 in January. Despite a strong challenge from Detroit, who managed to cut a 20-point deficit to single digits, the Pacers secured the win with a late 9-2 run. The victory marked a significant improvement for the Pacers, who are now 26-19 in games with Haliburton this season.