Indiana Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton delivered a heroic performance, dropping 35 points to secure a crucial 111-106 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Despite battling injuries, Haliburton led the Pacers to a thrilling win that narrows the series gap to 2-1 in favor of the Knicks.

In a game marked by tension and high stakes, Haliburton rose to the occasion, almost single-handedly propelling the Pacers back from a nine-point deficit in the final minutes to secure a vital win on their home court.

Haliburton’s exceptional scoring display, coupled with his seven assists, played a pivotal role in shifting the momentum of the series in favor of the Pacers.

Andrew Nembhar, who finished the game with just five points, also played a crucial role in the Pacers’ victory, delivering a tiebreaking 3-pointer with just 16 seconds remaining, sealing the win and redeeming himself after a challenging game.

Pascal Siakam contributed significantly with 26 points, while Myles Turner added 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Donte DiVincenzo had 35 points of his own for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson provided support with 26 points, while Josh Hard added 10 points and 18 rebounds.

With the series now standing at 2-1 in favor of the Knicks, the Pacers have injected new life into their playoff campaign, setting the stage for a thrilling Game 4 on Sunday.