Jul 8, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson looks on during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Thomas & Mack Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Sends Clear Message After Knicks-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 27, 2025 11:33 PM ET

On Tuesday night, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers played Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals (in Indianapolis).

The Pacers won by a sore of 130-121 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

After the game, Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson sent out a post to X.

He wrote: "Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history tonight becoming the first player with a triple double and no turnovers scoring 32 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds. Indiana forward Pascal Siakim chipped in 30 points in the Pacers 130-121 win over the Knicks. The key to the Pacers victory is that they played fast all night long and wore Knicks down."

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made NBA history tonight becoming the first player with a triple double and no turnovers scoring 32 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds. Indiana forward Pascal Siakim chipped in 30 points in the Pacers 130-121 win over the Knicks. The key to…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) May 28, 2025

Haliburton's full stat line was 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists and four steals while shooting 11/23 from the field and 5/12 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

Via The Indiana Pacers: "TRIPLE-DOUBLE TY.

Tyrese Haliburton is the first player in our franchise history with multiple playoff triple-doubles.

32 PTS | 14 AST | 10 REB"

TRIPLE-DOUBLE TY.

Tyrese Haliburton is the first player in our franchise history with multiple playoff triple-doubles.

32 PTS | 14 AST | 10 REB pic.twitter.com/dv2bLBRGHh
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 28, 2025