Overview

• Indiana holds a 3–1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and needs one more victory to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000.
• Haliburton is posting postseason averages of 19.4 points, 9.8 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game in the 2025 playoffs.
• In Game 5 against the Knicks he recorded 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds and four steals on 11-of-23 shooting.
• Chandler Parsons and Kendrick Perkins argue that Haliburton’s smaller market profile and lower global notoriety fall short of traditional superstar benchmarks.
• Supporters point to his no-turnover efficiency and clutch performances as evidence that he’s earning superstar impact on a historic Pacers run.