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2025 NBA Playoffs

Tyrese Haliburton jokes about historic stat line in Game 4

Tyrese Haliburton laughs during playoff game.
: May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after shooting a three point basket 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

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers made history in Game 4 vs. the New York Knicks. He posted a triple-double with a stat line of 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, and zero turnovers.

Related: Tyrese Haliburton makes history in Game 4 vs. Knicks 

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle spoke about Haliburton’s greatness in these playoffs.

“I get tired of talking about individual numbers… Tyrese is a great player. I think people realize that,” Carlisle said.

“He happens to do some really impressive statistical things. But he’s well aware that all of this far transcends statistics.”

No player has ever achieved a triple-double stat line in an NBA playoff game as Haliburton just did. This news excited Haliburton and it also caused him to make a joke about the situation.

“I feel like we making up stats at some point to make me look better,” Haliburton said.

In today’s NBA, the talking point always revolves around a player’s stat line. Sometimes, credible news sources pull out strange stats just to uplift a player.

Haliburton’s joke certainly has some truth behind it. Still, Haliburton’s Game 4 performance is no joking matter.

The Pacers guard played incredible. Thanks to Haliburton’s play, Indiana is just one win away from reaching the NBA Finals.

About the Author Published May 28, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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