Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Slammed for Media No-Show After Playoff Flop
Sarah Johnson
May 10, 2025
Brief
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton faces backlash for skipping media after a poor Game 3 performance against the Cavaliers in the NBA playoffs.
Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' shining star, went from hero to zero faster than you can say "buzzer-beater." After his clutch three-pointer secured a 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 3 in Indianapolis was a reality check. Haliburton managed a measly four points, shooting 2-for-8, as the Cavs steamrolled the Pacers 126-104.
But the real foul? Haliburton dodged the media post-game, leaving fans and reporters shaking their heads. IndyStar's Matthew Glenesk didn't hold back, saying, "You played like crap, own up to it. Can't be the face of a franchise and then hide." Colleague Gregg Doyel echoed the sentiment, pointing out that skipping media duties is no way to earn the respect Haliburton seeks.
Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell lit up the scoreboard with 43 points for Cleveland, bouncing back from a 48-point heartbreak in Game 2. With the road team winning all three games so far, the Pacers have a chance to flip the script in Game 4 on Sunday.
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Editor's Comments
Haliburton dodging the press after that Game 3 clunker? It's like he thought the media was the rim he kept missing. If you’re the face of the Pacers, you face the music—win or lose. Maybe he’s saving his voice for karaoke night in Cleveland!
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