Pacers Lead Knicks 3-1 on Haliburton Historic Triple-Double

The Indiana Pacers took a crucial 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the New York Knicks after a 112-106 victory in Game 4, highlighted by Tyrese Haliburton's historic 32-point triple-double with 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and zero turnovers—a feat previously only achieved by Oscar Robertson and Nikola Jokić. Haliburton's performance was emotionally charged, as his father John Haliburton was allowed back into the arena after being banned following a confrontation with Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier in the playoffs; John is now permitted to attend home games, though confined to a suite. The Pacers are now one win away from reaching the NBA Finals, with Pascal Siakam also contributing significantly to the team's success. Haliburton's strong play in the playoffs follows an impressive regular season where he averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists, earning him a spot on the All-NBA Third Team and placing him among the best players in Pacers history. The team and commentators, including Charles Barkley, have supported lifting John Haliburton's ban, citing that he has been sufficiently punished. As the series moves back to Madison Square Garden for Game 5, the Pacers carry momentum and confidence in their resilience and character.