Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points and Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points and 11 assists to lead the Pacers to a win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Will Haliburton be more aggressive in Game 3? The Thunder’s general on-ball plan won’t change regardless. It’ll begin with Dort on Haliburton.

It was a team effort by Indy to win Game 3, but Tyrese Haliburton was, as always, at the center of it all. The star point guard had 22 points and 11 assists in the victory, including a few clutch second-half buckets to keep the Thunder at bay.

No, Tyrese Haliburton is not a superstar. That might sound like an insult, but it’s not. It’s a statement of fact, at least for now. It's also something that is likely to change.

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.

Iowa State alum and Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton has received major praise from Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson. "I love his game. I do wish he was a little more aggressive. He's very unselfish — probably too unselfish.