Cyclones in the NBA: Week 20

Former Cyclones battled through injury, moved up the standings, and knocked down game-winners this week in the Association.

Tyrese Haliburton - #0, Indiana Pacers (36-28)
Tyrese battled with a groin issue for a good part of this week, missing both chances to play against fellow Cyclone Georges Niang and the Hawks, and missing Talen Horton-Tucker and the Bulls.

In his singular performance against the Bucks though, Haliburton made his return count.

TYRESE HALIBURTON FOUR-POINT PLAY TO WIN IT 😱 pic.twitter.com/BfhuhcEQdZ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 12, 2025

Along with the game-winner Tyrese poured in 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists (14-3-10) with just one turnover. Haliburton now sits at a 5.2 assist to turnover ratio, second only to the future Hall-of-Famer Chris Paul.

Haliburton's Week: 14 PPG, 10 APG, 3 RPG
Next Week: @ PHI (3/14), @ MIL (3/15), @ MIN (3/17), vs. DAL (3/19)

Georges Niang - #20, Atlanta Hawks (32-34)
Niang and the Hawks are starting to click at the right time. Atlanta won all four of its matchups this past week, moving into the number seven spot in the East, sitting in the top Play-In spot.

Niang went off against Tyrese Haliburton-less Pacers in the first of their two matchups, dropping 24-6-3 on 10-15 shooting from the field. This was one of Niang's most efficient performances of the season as he's now up to 40.7% from 3 on the year, solidifying himself as one of the league's premier bench pieces.

In the second game against Indiana, Niang dropped 6-4-1, against Philadelphia he had 18-4-3, and 12-4-3 against Charlotte.

Niang's Week: 15 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 2.5 APG
Next Week: vs. LAC (3/14), @ BKN (3/16), @ CHA (3/18)

Talen Horton-Tucker - #22, Chicago Bulls (27-38)
Hoton-Tucker and the Bulls have now won three-straight for just the second time all season, maintaining their place in the last Play-In spot.

In his three performances this week, Horton-Tucker had 3-1-1 against Orlando, two rebounds and two assists in Miami, and one rebound against the Pacers sans Haliburton. The Bulls will look to hopefully tap in to Horton-Tucker's production as the playoff race intensifies.

Horton-Tucker's Week: 1 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 1 APG
Next Week: vs. BKN (3/13), @ HOU (3/15), @ UTA (3/17), @ PHX (3/19)

Monté Morris - #23, Phoenix Suns (29-33)
Morris did not see action this week as he deals with back soreness.

Next Week: vs. SAC (3/14), @ LAL (3/16), vs. TOR (3/17), vs. CHI (3/19)

Cyclone vs. Cyclone NBA Matchups this Week
Mar. 19 – Bulls at Suns

Nationally Televised Cyclones this Week
Mar. 16 – Suns at Lakers – ABC

G League Check-In
Former Cyclones Izaiah Brockington and Tre King both went on the move last week, Brockington moving from Birmingham to San Diego, and King from Sioux Falls to Austin. King appeared in one game for the Austin Spurs before being placed on waivers due to Malachi Flynn being picked up.

Izaiah Brockington - #18, San Diego Clippers (41 GP)
Stats: 16.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 2.5 APG

Tre King - Waivers (28 GP)
Stats: 4.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 0.5 APG

Hason Ward - #2, Maine Celtics (45 GP)
Stats: 7.8 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.1 APG, 2.2 BPG

Solomon Young - #21, South Bay Lakers (37 GP)
9.0 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 1.2 APG

Players Mentioned

Tre King

Hason Ward

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