Overview

• Haliburton’s 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound performance in Game 4 featured zero turnovers, marking the first such triple-double in NBA playoff history since 1977.
• Indiana’s 130-121 win over New York gave the Pacers a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and puts them one victory from a first NBA Finals berth in 25 years.
• Head coach Rick Carlisle praised Haliburton’s ball-security and playmaking, suggesting a new statistical category might one day bear his name alongside all-time leaders.
• Haliburton credited WNBA legend Sue Bird’s advice on balancing facilitator and scorer roles for helping him trust his instincts in critical moments.
• Analysts and former players remain split on his “superstar” status, fueling a broader debate over how to define basketball’s elite.