Pacers Take 3-1 Lead Over Knicks with Haliburton Historic Triple-Double

The Indiana Pacers took a commanding 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals after a 130-121 victory in Game 4, driven by Tyrese Haliburton's historic performance. Haliburton recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and zero turnovers, becoming the first player in NBA history to achieve such a feat in the playoffs, a milestone praised by NBA legend Magic Johnson. Johnson highlighted the Pacers' fast-paced play as the key to wearing down the Knicks, who struggled to contain Indiana's speed and offensive execution. Despite a strong effort from the Knicks, including 31 points from Jalen Brunson, they were unable to mount a comeback, with backup guard Miles McBride urging his teammates to focus on controlling what they can and finishing strong in the upcoming game. Pascal Siakam also contributed significantly for the Pacers, averaging 25.8 points in the series alongside Haliburton's consistently impressive numbers. With the Pacers now one win away from the NBA Finals, the Knicks face a critical Game 5 at Madison Square Garden where adjustments to counter Indiana's speed will be crucial.