Former Iowa State star Tyrese Haliburton's star has kept rising throughout the 2025 NBA Playoffs but hasn't showed up when the Pacers need him the most.

Tyrese Haliburton's former Iowa State teammate, assistant coach celebrate his NBA success

Carlisle's ultimate trust in Haliburton has been on full display in the 2025 NBA Playoffs where Tyrese has emerged as the postseason's best clutch player. That confidence was perhaps at its highest level with Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals going down to their final possession.

The Indiana Pacers have never won an NBA title. They were one of the best teams in the ABA, winning multiple championships before merging with the NBA. The city of Indianapolis has only seen one championship in the last 40 years.

Tyrese Haliburton met with reporters to share his thoughts on what the team learned in the first two games in the NBA Finals. After limping late in Game 2, and in the post-game press conference, Haliburton downplayed concerns, saying it’s just a “lower ...

Hali tends to wait until the fourth quarter to try and look for his shots, but Williams wants him to change that.