Cyclones in the NBA: Week 11

Tyrese Haliburton averaged a double-double across three contests while Georges Niang just missed out on his first double-double of the season against Washington.

Tyrese Haliburton - #0, Indiana Pacers (22-15)
The Pacers got a bit of a scare this week, as Tyrese went down with an injury against the Celtics and had to be carried off the floor by teammates. He was later diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be out for a week or two before he is re-evaluated.

In his abbreviated week, Haliburton still managed to average a double-double, tossing 18 assists against Atlanta to kick things off – his third-highest in a single game this season.

The second round of the NBA All-Star game fan votes was released on Thursday, showing that Tyrese is still the top voted Eastern Conference guard. In fact, Tyrese is the second-highest voted guard in the NBA – just behind Luka Doncic.

The Pacers just finished 3-1 week, closing out a five-game homestand and now hits the road for a six-game stretch on the road.

Tyrese didn't let the injury get him down though, as he was tuned in Tuesday night to see Iowa State topple No. 2 Houston.

YESSIRRRRR @CycloneMBB🔥🔥🔥
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) January 10, 2024

Haliburton's Week: 11.3 PPG, 10.3 APG, 5.3 RPG, 2.3 SPG
Next Week: @ ATL (1/12), @ DEN (1/14), @ UTA (1/15)

Georges Niang - #20, Cleveland Cavaliers (21-15)
Niang and the Cavs had just two games this week, as the team is currently in Paris for a game against the Nets.

Georges scored in double-figures in each outing, making it three straight games he's done so, and just missed his second career double-double against the Wizards. Against Washington, Niang went for 14 points and nine boards while cashing four triples.

In his last ten outings, Georges is averaging 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and is hitting 36 percent of his 3-pointers.

Niang's Week: 12.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1 APG
Next Week: vs. BKN (1/11), vs. CHI (1/15), vs. MIL (1/17)

Talen Horton-Tucker - #5, Utah Jazz (19-20)
THT saw action in just one game this week, as the Jazz went 3-1. His one appearance came against Boston, as Horton-Tucker played 12 minutes and went for 11 points.

Horton-Tucker's Week: 11 points, 2 steals, 1 rebound
Next Week: vs. TOR (1/12), vs. LAL (1/13), vs. IND (1/15), vs. GSW (1/17)

Monté Morris - #5, Detroit Pistons (3-35)
Morris has yet to play this season for the Pistons, as he's dealing with a quad injury. On November 21, Detroit announced Monté will be reevaluated in 6-8 weeks as he continues to work back from injury. Morris has said that he will return to play this month.

Next Week: vs. HOU (1/12), @ WAS (1/15), vs. MIN (1/17)

G League Check-In
Five Cyclones have made appearances in the G so far this season. Lindell Wigginton became the all-time leading scorer in Wisconsin Herd history, while Brockington, Kalscheur and Conditt IV are all competing in their first season in the G League.

The first 16 games of the G League season were part of the Showcase Cup which culminated in the G League Winter Showcase. Following the Winter Showcase, the G was off for a week but is now back for the final 34 games. Team wins and losses do not carry over from the Showcase Cup and playoff seeding will be solely based on team records in the next 34 games.

Lindell Wigginton - #28, Wisconsin Herd (4-1)
Stats: 19.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.9 APG

Izaiah Brockington - #21, Birmingham Squadron (1-4)
Stats: 12.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.1 APG

George Conditt IV - #16, Rip City Remix (3-3)
Stats: 10.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG, 1.7 APG

Deonte Burton, #4, Stockton Kings (5-1)
Stats: 9.4 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 1.7 APG

Gabe Kalscheur - #11, Washington City Go-Go (4-2)
Stats: 2.9 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 0.3 APG

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Cyclone vs. Cyclone NBA Matchups this Week
Jan. 15 – Pacers at Jazz
Jan. 17 – Bucks at Cavaliers

Players Mentioned

Gabe Kalscheur

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