Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton trolled the New York Knicks by handing the ball to Karl- Anthony Towns at the of the game.
The Indiana Pacers shocked the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, escaping Madison Square Garden with a dramatic 138-135 overtime victory.
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Tyrese Haliburton
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Tyrese Haliburton
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Tyrese Haliburton led the charge with a stellar performance, putting up 31 points and 11 assists. The Pacers star capped off regulation with a miraculous buzzer-beater to force overtime, cementing his status as the night’s hero.
With the outcome already sealed late in overtime, Haliburton added a touch of flair—tossing the ball to Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns in the final seconds, further frustrating the home crowd.
By stealing home-court advantage in New York, the Pacers moved one step closer to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000.
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals will tip off on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.
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