Haliburton Roasts Stiller as Pacers Crush Knicks to Reach NBA Finals

Tyrese Haliburton delivered a slam dunk both on and off the court Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6, securing their spot in the NBA Finals. The young star tallied 21 points, 13 assists, and three steals, while Pascal Siakam powered the team with 31 points and Obi Toppin added 18 off the bench. The Pacers, dressed in all black to signal the Knicks’ playoff demise, walked into Gainbridge Fieldhouse with swagger, ready to bury their rivals.

Hollywood’s own Knicks superfan, Ben Stiller, tried to throw shade on X, poking at Haliburton’s black duffel bag with a quip about packing for a flight to New York. But Haliburton wasn’t having it. After the game, he clapped back with a mic-drop reply: “Nah, was to pack y’all up.” Ouch—talk about a courtside comeback!

This marks Indiana’s first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, when Reggie Miller’s squad fell to the Lakers. The Pacers, still chasing their first NBA championship after three ABA titles, now face a formidable foe in the Oklahoma City Thunder, who dominated the league all season and swept Indiana in their regular-season matchups. Head coach Rick Carlisle kept the team grounded, saying, “This is no time to pop champagne. It’s all or nothing now.” The Finals tip off Thursday, and the Pacers are ready to fight for the ultimate prize.