The Indiana Pacers emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against the Washington Wizards, with a final score of 112 to 104. Despite the absence of Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers showcased their teamwork by racking up an impressive 31 assists.

Social media posts reflected on various aspects of the game. One post humorously pointed out the title's mention of the Pacers' high number of assists, despite forgetting to mention Haliburton's absence. Another post assumed that those reading the post-game thread were already aware of the situation.

There was praise for Jordan Poole's unselfish play and improved ball security, while Kyle Kuzma was criticized for his lackluster performance, despite his rebounding and assisting efforts. A highlight for one fan was Jordan Nwora's dunk, and Myles Turner's strong second-half performance was also acknowledged. However, shooting overall was considered lackluster.

The exceptional defensive effort of the Pacers, particularly in shot blocking, was acknowledged. One post singled out Kuzma for taking a particularly poor shot, which was deemed one of the worst in history, while another pointed out the Wizards' deficiency in ball sharing.

Fans also discussed the performance of Poole and Kuzma in terms of their passing skills, with Poole receiving some credit for improvement in this area. The Wizards and the San Antonio Spurs were mentioned as lucky for having faced the Detroit Pistons.

The absence of Haliburton sparked a conversation about his impact as a player, with contrasting opinions on whether he is a system player or vital to the team's success. One fan jokingly commented on the team's improved performance without Haliburton, referencing a previous game with a larger margin of defeat.

Looking ahead, the Pacers are set to face the Atlanta Hawks on January 12, 2024, while the Wizards will match up against the Hawks on January 13, 2024.