After the game, he jabbed Knicks superfan Ben Stiller. It closed out a postseason drama involving the actor throughout the series.
Stiller made headlines after Game 4 in Indiana with a back and forth online spat with Pat McAfee. Both were on hand to support their sides. The former NFL punter was asked to hype up the home crowd from his seat on the sidelines. He brought Stiller’s name up when giving his pep talk.
“Indianapolis, Indiana, we got some bigwigs from the big city in the building. Spike Lee is here. Ben Stiller is here. Timothée Chalamet is here. Let’s send these sons of b—— back to New York with their ears bleeding!”
-Pat McAfee
Stiller called McAfee “weird” after the fact. He also invited the sports host to the Big Apple for Game 5 which the Knicks won. Unfortunately, they’d be unable to force a Game 7 on Saturday.
Tyrese Haliburton jabbed Ben Stiller after ending New York’s season.
Stiller was the instigator in this particular instance. He commented on a video of Haliburton entering the arena posted to social media.
The guard was rocking all black in hopes of seeing a funeral in Indianapolis. He also carrying a duffel bag, which Stiller lightheartedly took note of.
“Good thing he brought the duffel for the flight to NY.”
-Ben Stiller via X
Haliburton scored 21 points in the game to help the Pacers get the win. He quickly responded to Ben Stiller’s message after eliminating the Knicks from the NBA Playoffs.
Nah, was to pack y’all up https://t.co/hhgo9fp8ib
— Tyrese Haliburton (@TyHaliburton22) June 1, 2025
With the win, the Pacers advanced to the NBA Finals where they’ll face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. will look to bring the franchise its first championship since 1973.