Thursday evening witnessed the Indiana Pacers decisively concluding their series against the Bucks, securing their spot in the second round. The Pacers’ dominant 120-98 victory over the Bucks was a clear display of superiority, with Tyrese Haliburton asserting that a member of the Bucks team acknowledged their dominance.
After the game, Haliburton talked to the media about the match and was asked what Patrick Beverley said to him when he approached the Pacers bench. Haliburton revealed, “He said, ‘Good series. Belt to a**.’”

Tyrese Haliburton talks about Patrick Beverley
Patrick Beverley, after the game, was critical of Haliburton’s performance, downplaying the 24-year-old’s 10 assists in the game. Haliburton fired back by saying, “Con man. Flip from above the rim,” which is the same thing that Damian Lillard told Beverly before their time together in Milwaukee.

Tyrese Haliburton’s Performance in Series Against Bucks

Haliburton participated in all six matches against the Milwaukee team in the initial playoff round. In the first game, he faced difficulties in the 109-94 defeat, tallying only 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.

Although the Pacers reversed their fortune in the subsequent match, Haliburton’s performance remained lackluster, contributing only 12 points in the 125-108 victory. Starting from the third game onward, Haliburton rediscovered his form from the regular season, achieving a triple-double with an 18-10-16 stat line. His proficiency in three-point shooting remained a concern throughout the series. His highest scoring game, with 24 points, was followed by 16 and 17 points in the subsequent matches.

Despite overcoming the Bucks, both the Pacers and Haliburton anticipate a significant enhancement in his current performance, recognizing the necessity for their optimal performance to overcome the Knicks in the second round of the playoffs.