Tyrese Haliburton Makes NBA History Twice Against New York Knicks

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By JH Kubicek | Last updated May 27, 2025 11:50 PM ET

After the Indiana Pacers blew a 20-point lead to the New York Knicks in Game 3 on Sunday, everyone knew that they would come out with force in Game 4. They beat the Knicks 130-121 and will head back to Madison Square Garden with a commanding 3-1 series lead.

In Game 4, the Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson's 31 points, but they had no answer for Tyrese Haliburton. He finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, four steals, and zero turnovers.

He authored one of the greatest halves in NBA playoff history.

Not Nikola Jokic, Magic Johnson, LeBron James, but Tyrese Haliburton. Not once, but twice, he made history against the Knicks, becoming the first player in league history to record 15 points, five rebounds, six assists, and zero turnovers in a quarter.

He then set the mark for a half, becoming the first player to finish a half with 20 points, eight rebounds, and 10 assists.

Tyrese Haliburton in the 1st quarter of Game 4 vs. the Knicks:

15 points
5 rebounds
6 assists
0 turnovers

He's the 1st player in NBA Playoff History to record 15+ points, 5+ rebounds, 6+ assists, and 0 turnovers in a quarter. (per Stathead, since 1997)
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) May 28, 2025

That first-half masterclass stat doesn't even include the fact that he had zero turnovers in the first 24 minutes.

Haliburton, after a slow start to the season, managed to crawl back and make the All-NBA Third Team for the second season in a row, although after his clutch shots and all-around matserclasses in the postseason, it's hard to argue that he's not one of the very best point guards in the NBA, and is likley the best floor general.

The Knicks will aim to keep their season alive in Game 5 at home on Thursday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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