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Pittsburgh native sets NBA record for steals in a half

By WPXI.com News Staff

Indiana Pacers v Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 01: T.J. McConnell #9 of the Indiana Pacers passes during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 01, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

By WPXI.com News Staff

CLEVELAND — Pittsburgh native T.J. McConnell set an NBA record Wednesday night as the Indiana Pacers took on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

McConnell had nine steals in the first half of the game en route to a triple-double.

McConnell had a 10th steal late in the game, creating the first points-assists-steals triple-double in more than 20 years.

McConnell played at Chartiers Valley High School and Duquesne University before he transferred to the University of Arizona.

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