After the Pacers’ Game 1 loss to the Celtics, Tyrese Haliburton praised Jrue Holiday’s defensive prowess, dubbing him the best defender in the NBA.

Haliburton acknowledged Holiday’s defensive impact and expressed his determination to learn from the matchup for Game 2.

“[Jrue Holiday] is the best defender in the NBA and has been for a long time… I’ll learn from it and I’ll be better in Game 2,” he said postgame.

As the Pacers prepare for the next game, Haliburton’s acknowledgment of Holiday’s defensive prowess serves as motivation for the team to elevate their performance.