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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton named NBA All-Star

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton dribbles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was named a 2023 NBA All-Star on Thursday.

In his second season with the Pacers, Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and a league-high 10.2 assists per game.

Haliburton is the first Pacer to be named an All-Star since Domantas Sabonis (2020-2021), who Indiana traded to Sacramento last season as part of the trade to acquire Haliburton.

The Pacers’ star hadn’t played since Jan. 11 due to injury, but Haliburton returned to the starting lineup Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 2023 NBA All-Star teams are now official:

Eastern Conference Starters

Eastern Conference Reserves

Western Conference Starters

Western Conference Reserves