Tyrese Haliburton delivers a record-breaking triple-double as the Indiana Pacers take a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks, putting them on the brink of their first NBA Finals since 2000.
The Indiana Pacers could not have picked a better time to deliver their most dominant performance of the series in front of their home crowd. With Game 4 tipping the balance in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers took a commanding 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks, winning 115-108 in a showdown that brought them one victory away from reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years.
Haliburton Writes NBA History
Tyrese Haliburton was nothing short of sensational. With his father watching courtside for the first time in nine games, the 24-year-old guard put on an unforgettable show. He recorded an extraordinary triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists — a stat line only matched in playoff history by legends Oscar Robertson and Nikola Jokic.
But Haliburton’s night didn’t stop there. He became the first player in NBA history, across both playoffs and regular season, to post those numbers without a single turnover. Add in 4 steals, 11-of-23 shooting (including 5-of-12 from three), and near-perfect free throws (5-of-6), and it’s clear: if the Pacers close this series, Haliburton is the undisputed MVP.
Siakam Shines, Mathurin Rebounds
The Pacers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting over 50% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc as a team. Pascal Siakam thrived under pressure, scoring 30 points on 11-of-21 shooting with an impressive 3-of-4 from deep.
Bennedict Mathurin bounced back after three disappointing games, contributing 20 crucial points. Aaron Nesmith, questionable before tip-off due to an ankle injury, added 16 and led the team with a +20 plus-minus. Myles Turner chipped in 13 points, playing his usual steady two-way role.
Indiana continues a remarkable trend dating back to March 10: they haven’t lost back-to-back games in over two months.
Brunson Battles, Knicks Fall Short
Despite the loss, Jalen Brunson tried to will his team back into it, scoring 31 points and keeping the Knicks competitive through the first half. At one point, New York briefly took the lead after erasing a 10-point second-quarter deficit.
Karl-Anthony Towns posted a strong double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, OG Anunoby added 22, and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart combined for 29 points. But the Knicks simply couldn’t match Indiana’s efficiency or solve the riddle of Haliburton, especially down the stretch.
Now facing their first elimination game of the postseason, the Knicks will need more than another comeback effort—they’ll need a miracle to prevent Indiana from booking their ticket to the NBA Finals.
Game 5 looms large.
