Pacers Seize 3-1 Series Lead Over Knicks as Haliburton Dominates Game 4

Haliburton’s Triple-Double Sparks Pacers' Surge

If you thought Tyrese Haliburton was just a passer, think again. Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals turned into his personal highlight reel—he racked up his first career playoff triple-double, putting up 32 points, dishing 15 assists, and grabbing 12 rebounds. The Pacers leaned on his energy to control the floor, crash the boards, and push the pace in transition. Haliburton’s vision and ability to exploit any defensive lapse became the story of the night, as Indiana ran up the score and moved to a 3-1 series cushion over the Knicks.

The Pacers’ offense just looked smoother with Haliburton setting the tempo. Whenever the Knicks tried to close in, he found open shooters or took it to the rim himself. New York’s defense, already battered in this series, just couldn’t keep up. As a result, Haliburton’s assist props have become a hot topic for bettors watching how Indiana continues to make their possessions count late into games.

Karl-Anthony Towns Tries to Keep Knicks Afloat

The Knicks did have bright spots, mostly thanks to Karl-Anthony Towns. He’s found his playoff groove, putting up over 30 points in this one and showing once again he’ll take big shots when the pressure is on. But while Towns kept their hopes alive, the rest of the Knicks couldn’t match Indiana’s firepower.

Aaron Nesmith’s return was another turning point. Coming back from an ankle injury, his main job was slowing down the Knicks’ star guard Jalen Brunson. Nesmith played tough, held Brunson to 23 points, and made every shot a battle. Indiana fans noticed—so did New York’s offense, which had trouble finding open looks from the perimeter all night.

With Indiana’s Pacers offense clicking and their defense tightening up late, the Knicks had to watch any momentum fizzle in the final minutes. The Pacers showed they weren’t just riding hot shooting; their balanced scoring and smart defensive rotations sealed the deal when it mattered most.

Looking ahead, the series heads back to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are facing the kind of elimination pressure nobody wants, while the Pacers can almost smell a Finals berth. Bettors are eyeing Haliburton’s playmaking lines, Towns’ scoring trends, and Indiana’s late-game consistency to see if Game 5 brings another high-scoring thriller—or if the Knicks run out of steam in front of their home crowd.