Tyrese Haliburton is just as flummoxed about his performance to start the 2024-25 season as the fans and analysts wondering what has happened to the

Tyrese Haliburton had little interest in discussing or -- God forbid -- celebrating incremental progress. The sting of defeat was still fresh on the Pacers' two-time All-Star point guard's face when he met with reporters following Indiana's 129-117 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee.

If the first half of last season served as a coming-out party for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers, the early part of this one is underscoring the challenges of sustaining success.