Tyrese Haliburton silences Knicks crowd with historic triple-double as Chuck D fumes online
Tyrese Haliburton delivered a historic performance, recording a triple-double with 32 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 130-121 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 4. Chuck D criticized Haliburton's play and the officiating amidst the Pacers' dominant performance. Indiana now leads the series 3-1, one win away from the NBA Finals.
Tyrese Haliburton put on a playoff masterclass at Madison Square Garden, delivering a record-setting triple-double to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 130-121 win over the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
His electric 32-point, 15-assist, 12-rebound outing with zero turnovers sent the Knicks spiraling to a 3-1 series deficit and earned Haliburton praise across the league… and a bit of heat from hip-hop royalty.
Chuck D calls out Haliburton and referees as Pacers inch closer to Finals
As Haliburton carved up the Knicks' defense, one iconic New York voice had seen enough. Legendary Public Enemy rapper Chuck D took to social media mid-game, calling out Haliburton's ball-handling style and throwing subtle jabs at the officiating.
In a now-viral tweet, Chuck D nicknamed the Pacers guard 'Halle Berry' and claimed, 'Referees are wearing Pacers uniforms tonight.' He also criticized the broadcast crew, saying, 'Stan Van Gundy makes my ears hurt.'
Image via @tyresehaliburton
While the tweets sparked debate, Haliburton's composure on the court stood in stark contrast. The fifth-year guard became the first player in NBA playoff history to record 30+ points, 15+ assists, 10+ rebounds, and zero turnovers in a single game.
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Not even LeBron James or Magic Johnson have hit those numbers.
Haliburton's dominant Game 4 performance wasn't just about stats, it was about timing. He started hot, scoring in bursts and orchestrating the offense with surgical precision. His floor general play helped Indiana maintain control despite late pushes from the Knicks.
He also joined an exclusive playoff company by becoming the only player with those stats. Just the second player after LeBron James with 15+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a single playoff quarter, and one of two players (with Russell Westbrook) to post 20+ points, 10+ assists, and 5+ rebounds in a playoff half since 1998
Pascal Siakam and Bennedict Mathurin also delivered.
Siakam scored 30 points, while Mathurin added 20 off the bench. The Pacers' bench outscored the Knicks 36–21, adding to their edge.
With the Pacers now one win away from their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years, the pressure is on New York. And while MSG crowds are famously loud, Haliburton may have just become their most feared playoff visitor since Reggie Miller.
Game 5 returns to New York. Expect boos, bold plays and maybe another tweetstorm from Chuck D
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