The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 series lead over the New York Knicks in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night.
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recorded a triple-double, collecting 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists with zero turnovers to lead the Pacers to a 131-120 victory. The Pacers also got 30 points from Pascal Siakam and 20 points from Bennedict Mathurin off the bench.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson has 31 points for his squad.
The Pacers can close out the series in New York on Thursday.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE TY.
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 28, 2025
Tyrese Haliburton is the first player in our franchise history with multiple playoff triple-doubles.
32 PTS 14 AST 10 REB pic.twitter.com/dv2bLBRGHh
OBI TOPPIN ICES IT FROM DEEP!!
— NBA (@NBA) May 28, 2025
THE PACERS TAKE A 3-1 SERIES LEAD IN THE ECF!!
ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE FINALS -- pic.twitter.com/qXbgk953pd
Triple H, Nick Khan, and Pat McAfee were in attendance for the game.
Pat McAfee and Michael Cole have a bet on the series where if the Knicks win, McAfee has to wear a suit, and if the Pacers win, Cole has to wear a tank top.
