One day ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Game 3 matchup, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton opened up on the pressure that comes with success. In a chat with Malika Andrews, Hali explained the popular trend of discrediting his team and their approach as the underdogs through the entire postseason.

The one who went toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing and Shaquille O’Neal. The one whose posters still line the walls of local bars and barbershops. The one who, every time he comes home, receives a champion’s applause — even though he never was one.

With a pivotal Game 3 looming on Wednesday night—and almost three full days of coverage to fill between matchups—Haliburton's health has been a major point of discussion and intrigue. But his comments Tuesday should help assuage any fears Pacers fans may have.

Given what we have seen from Haliburton with the Pacers so far in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, there is a case that Hali is indeed a better closer.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton hasn’t just powered the Indiana Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. He has inspired a gold rush with his clutch shooting.

Tyrese Haliburton's heroics in the NBA playoffs has renewed a debate among researchers about whether "clutch'' play really exists.

The Sacramento Kings helped turn the Indiana Pacers into a perennial contender in the Eastern Conference, all stemming from the

Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers teammates recently voted on which of his clutch shots this postseason is their favorite.