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Haliburton's Turnover-Free Triple-Double Propels Pacers to 3-1 East Finals Lead

Indiana can clinch its first NBA Finals berth since 2000 when Game 5 shifts to Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dunks during the third quarter against the New York Knicks of game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Is Karl-Anthony Towns poised for yet another big night vs. the Pacers in Game 4? Or will Indiana be able to keep New York's All-Star center in check, as it did in Game 2 and through three quarters of Game 3?
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Tyrese Haliburton's dad will be able to watch his son at the Indiana Pacers' home court.

Overview

  • Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover, becoming the first player in NBA playoff history to post a 30-15-10 triple-double under those conditions.
  • Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and added four steals, while Benedict Mathurin contributed 20 off the bench to bolster Indiana’s scoring depth.
  • The Knicks committed 17 turnovers, surrendering 20 points to the Pacers in transition and struggling to control Indiana’s pace.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns injured his left knee defending late in the fourth quarter but remained in the game for New York.
  • The series moves to New York for Game 5 on Thursday, where the Pacers can secure their second Finals appearance in franchise history.