Tyrese Haliburton Gets Called Out by ESPN Analyst

Solving the Thunder’s swarming defense has proven to be the Pacers’ toughest test

The Indiana Pacers left Oklahoma City with the NBA Finals tied 1-1 after stealing the opening game with Tyrese Haliburton’s latest iconic playoff game winner and then losing handily in the second game as the Thunder dominated a long stretch in the first half and cruised to a 123-107 victory from there.  Against a 68-win OKC team, heading back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 with a tied series is exactly what they needed to do, but as the Pac…

Tyrese Haliburton Admits Pacers Must Start Faster

Tyrese Haliburton said it plainly after the Indiana Pacers’ 123-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. “I think I’ve had two really poor first halves,” Haliburton said. “I just have to figure out how to be better earlier in games. But kudos to them. They are a great defensive team.” Now, with the best-of-seven series tied 1-1, Haliburton and the Pacers know they must respond quickly as the Finals shift…

Tyrese Haliburton gets called out by ESPN analyst

May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) stands on court during the second 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 Despite a parade of clutch game-winning shots during the NBA Playoffs, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton still has his critics. ESPN’s Jay Wil…