Tyrese Haliburton Shines as Pacers Push Knicks to the Brink of Elimination
The Indiana Pacers are one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in over two decades, and they have Tyrese Haliburton to thank for it. In a dazzling Game 4 performance, Haliburton put on a clinic to guide the Pacers to a 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks, giving Indiana a commanding 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
From the opening tip, Haliburton looked locked in. His court vision, poise, and basketball IQ were on full display as he orchestrated Indiana’s offense with precision. Whether he was finding teammates in stride with pinpoint passes or creating his own shot off the dribble, the two-time All-Star was simply unstoppable. Haliburton finished the night with a jaw-dropping stat line: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, four steals, and — perhaps most impressively — zero turnovers. It was the kind of performance that not only fills the stat sheet but energizes an entire franchise and fanbase.
Haliburton’s ability to impact the game on so many levels has been a game-changer for the Pacers this postseason. In Game 4, he consistently broke down the Knicks’ defense, carving them up with no-look passes and finding open shooters in rhythm. He kept the tempo high, dictating the pace to Indiana’s advantage and keeping New York scrambling. On the defensive end, he was just as active, reading passing lanes and turning defense into offense with timely steals.
But what stood out the most was Haliburton’s composure under pressure. Even as the Knicks made several runs in the second half, cutting the lead to single digits, Haliburton responded with poise. He hit big shots down the stretch, made the right reads, and kept his team grounded in key moments.
The Pacers as a whole played with urgency and confidence, but Haliburton was unquestionably the engine. His leadership and all-around excellence have been the difference in this series. Now, with the Knicks facing elimination, Indiana has the opportunity to close things out in Game 5 and punch their ticket to the NBA Finals.
If Haliburton continues to play at this level, the Pacers will be a formidable challenge for any opponent waiting in the West. One thing is certain: the basketball world is officially on notice. Tyrese Haliburton has arrived — and he’s bringing the Pacers with him.