Tyrese Haliburton stole the spotlight in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, leading the Indiana Pacers to a thrilling 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks. The win gave the Pacers a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series and moved them within one victory of their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years.
Redemption Fueled Tyrese Haliburton Fire After Game 3 Disappointment
In Gаmе 3, Indiana fеll ѕhоrt аt home, lоѕіng 106-100 dеѕріtе Haliburton’s ѕоlіd реrfоrmаnсе. The All-Stаr guаrd роѕtеd 20 роіntѕ and 7 аѕѕіѕtѕ on 7-оf-15 ѕhооtіng but аdmіttеd аftеr the gаmе thаt he felt hе hаdn’t dоnе еnоugh to lеаd hіѕ tеаm tо vісtоrу.
Determined to bounce back, Haliburton entered Game 4 with a renewed sense of purpose—and delivered a masterclass.
Tyrese Haliburton Makes NBA Playoff History With Flawless Triple-Double
In front of a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Haliburton erupted for a historic triple-double: 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, and 4 steals—all while committing zero turnovers in 37 minutes of action. He shot an efficient 11-of-23 from the field, including 5 three-pointers, showcasing both playmaking brilliance and scoring versatility.
“I just wanted to come out and be aggressive—do everything I could to help my team win,” Haliburton said after the game. “I knew I let the guys down in Game 3, and I had to respond. Tonight, I think I did that.”
His performance etched his name into the NBA playoff record books. Haliburton became the first player in NBA playoff history to record 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, 15+ assists, and zero turnovers in a single game since the league began officially tracking turnovers in the 1977-78 season.
Only two other legends—Nikola Jokić and Oscar Robertson—have ever posted at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists in a playoff game. However, both had at least one turnover, highlighting the extraordinary nature of Haliburton’s efficiency.
Emotional Night as Haliburton’s Father Returns to Arena
Adding to the emotional significance of the evening was the return of John Haliburton, Tyrese’s father, who had been temporarily barred from attending games following an altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo during the Pacers’ first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Although Haliburton kept his comments brief, he acknowledged the moment, saying:
“I’ll reflect on it more later, but right now, winning is all that matters. I wanted to show I could deliver when it counts, and we did that tonight.”
Pacers on Brink of First NBA Finals Since 2000
The last time Indiana reached the NBA Finals was back in 2000, where they also eliminated the Knicks in six games during the Eastern Conference Finals before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers. The current Pacers team seems poised to repeat history—this time with a deeper, more balanced roster led by Haliburton’s leadership and court vision.
Game 5: The Final Push in Madison Square Garden
Thе ѕеrіеѕ nоw shifts back tо Mаdіѕоn Square Garden fоr Game 5, a muѕt-wіn fоr the Knicks. Historically, nо NBA team hаѕ еvеr соmе bасk frоm a 3-1 dеfісіt іn the Cоnfеrеnсе Fіnаlѕ. The Pacers, rіdіng thе mоmеntum оf Haliburton’s аll-tіmе реrfоrmаnсе, are еаgеr tо сlоѕе thе series and punch thеіr ticket to thе NBA’ѕ biggest ѕtаgе.
With his back against the wall and critics questioning his clutch potential, Tyrese Haliburton answered with a performance for the ages. Not only did he make history, but he also reignited the Pacers’ championship hopes and brought Indiana fans closer to reliving the NBA Finals dream. If this level of play continues, Haliburton might just be carving his name among the greats—and Indiana’s next chapter could be written in glory.
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