Tyrese Haliburton delivered a historic triple-double, powering the Indiana Pacers to a 130–121 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tyrese Haliburton’s 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, with zero turnovers, the first in NBA playoff history since 1977–78, gave the Pacers a commanding 3–1 lead in the best-of-seven series, per ESPN.
“I was just trying to be aggressive,” Haliburton said post-game, reflecting on his Game 3 struggles, per NBA.com. His flawless performance, fueled by 14 assists generating 33 points on 63% shooting, earned praise from coach Rick Carlisle: “It’s pretty remarkable. Per CBS Sports, Pascal Siakam added 30 points, and Bennedict Mathurin scored 20 off the bench, with the Pacers shooting 51% from the field and 40.6% from three.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE TY.
Tyrese Haliburton is the first player in our franchise history with multiple playoff triple-doubles.
32 PTS | 14 AST | 10 REB pic.twitter.com/dv2bLBRGHh
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 28, 2025The game drew former Pacers stars Jermaine O’Neal, George Hill, and Lance Stephenson, alongside celebrities Triple H, 50 Cent, John Mellencamp, and Jelly Roll. Knicks fans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, and Ben Stiller watched as Indiana dominated, per Bleacher Report. Haliburton’s father, John, attended his first game since a Round 1 incident involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, adding emotional weight, per Yahoo Sports.
Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend reacts to star’s triple double in Pacers’ Game 4 win https://t.co/oaMcLyiycZ pic.twitter.com/qa1JFPHzh7
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) May 28, 2025The Pacers’ fast-paced style, as forward Aaron Nesmith noted—“playing our game”—has put them one win from their first NBA Finals since 2000, per Sports Illustrated. Game 5 shifts to New York on May 29, with the Knicks facing elimination. Analyst Dr. Mark Evans from Indiana University states, “Haliburton’s efficiency redefines point guard play, giving Indiana a clear edge.”
Haliburton’s historic performance positions the Pacers for a Finals run, reshaping the Eastern Conference narrative.
