Pacers Lead Knicks 3-1 Amid Officiating Controversy

Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals with a historic triple-double in Game 4, recording 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, and zero turnovers. Officiating remains highly controversial, drawing criticism from Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, TNT’s Stan Van Gundy, and others, particularly after Jalen Brunson faced foul trouble. Brad Gilbert has cited double standards in NBA officiating, contrasting the treatment of stars like Steph Curry with 'foul hunters' such as Brunson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Karl-Anthony Towns is noted as a reliable postseason performer in the playoffs. Haliburton’s father was suspended for a prior altercation, a situation compared to the 'Malice at the Palace' incident. The series continues under intense scrutiny due to both high-level performances and persistent officiating controversies.