May 27, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) stands on court 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 Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ex-Bulls Guard Calls Out Tyrese Haliburton Hypocrisy After Knicks-Pacers

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated May 28, 2025 12:03 AM ET

If there's one thing these NBA playoffs have shown, it's that the Indiana Pacers are no fluke, and Tyrese Haliburton is a superstar.

After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals last season only to be swept by the Boston Celtics, the Pacers are now only one game away from reaching the NBA Finals. Not only that, but Tyrese Haliburton is looking like arguably the greatest point guard in the NBA.

On Tuesday night in Game 4, Haliburton put up a historic 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, 4 steals, on 0 turnovers.

Hali in Game 4:

32 PTS
12 REB
15 AST (0 TOV)
4 STL

The first player in NBA history to record those numbers in a game. pic.twitter.com/o4ht0lJk4E
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 28, 2025

After the game, former Chicago Bulls guard Jay Williams defended Haliburton from the narrative that Stephen A. Smith gave him, claiming that Haliburton isn't a superstar.

Via @RealJayWilliams: "Oh, I’m sorry—did I miss the memo where 32-15-12 with ZERO turnovers in 38 minutes isn’t elite anymore? If that stat line doesn’t scream s'uperstar,' what exactly are we watching, @stephenasmith ?"

Oh, I’m sorry—did I miss the memo where
32-15-12 with ZERO turnovers in 38 minutes isn’t elite anymore?

If that stat line doesn’t scream “superstar,”
what exactly are we watching, @stephenasmith ?
— Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) May 28, 2025

Haliburton's superstar play extends far beyond his historic individual Game 4 performance against the New York Knicks. Through 14 playoff games this season, he's put up 272 points, 137 assists, and only 27 turnovers with a plethora of clutch shots.

Tyrese Haliburton in 14 games this postseason:

272 points
137 assists
27 turnovers

This dude is ABSURD... https://t.co/HJklzgPe7W
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) May 28, 2025

Many times, the NBA playoffs are about who believes in themselves and executes the best amid numerous adjustments. No one expected it, but the Indiana Pacers have been the most impressive team throughout the 2025 NBA playoffs.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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