Pregame analysis and predictions of the Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game to be played on February 26, 2025 on ESPN.

Los Angeles faces Indiana for a non-conference matchup. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season. Indiana is 15-9 at home, and Los Angeles is 12-14 on

WWE Royal Rumble took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indiana and Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton attended the event. Haliburton has made multiple appearances on WWE TV over the years including a confrontation with New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson at Madison Square Garden.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) gathers a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP

The Indiana Pacers defeated the LA Clippers 129-111 in a game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Tyrese Haliburton had 29 points and 12 assists for his 16th double-double of the season, Aaron Nesmith scored a season-high 19, and the Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 129-111 on Sunday.

While Tyrese Haliburton didn't lead the team in scoring, he did his part and then some; besides dropping 17 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field, he made history in Sunday's contest. Haliburton became the first player in NBA history to record 500 assists in a season before recording 100 turnovers.

Over the past five games, Tyrese Haliburton has been spectacular for the Indiana Pacers. After averaging 20.1 points and 10.9 assists last season, the point guard made his first All- NBA team before taking a step back this season, although he has still been incredibly productive.

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton finally got some time off last week. It has completely changed his level for the Pacers.

Tyrese Haliburton became the first player in NBA history to reach 500 assists in a season before committing 100 turnovers.

Haliburton had a rough start to the year and seemed to struggle with the expectations that he had on him. His teammates agree that he had unnecessary pressure on him to begin the season. Myles Turner mentioned that he thought Haliburton was trying too hard to live up to these expectations.