Tyrese Haliburton had been the face of Indiana’s postseason rise. Big shots, bigger assists, and that unmistakable grin—the Pacers’ engine looked every bit the Eastern Conference Finals MVP. But when it came time for the trophy presentation, the moment belonged to someone else. Pascal Siakam was crowned the ECF MVP after Indiana closed out the Knicks in Game 6, and few can argue with the numbers.
But it was Tyrese Haliburton who looked all poised for the laurels. He smiled, stepped forward slightly, and even adjusted his body like a man about to accept a trophy. The TNT broadcast caught it all—the subtle flicker in Haliburton’s expression as he quickly stepped back, clapped politely, and masked the moment. No visible frustration, nor any eye roll. Just a flash of anticipation that didn’t quite pay off. It was brief, but telling.
Tyrese Haliburton during the announcement of the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
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Was Haliburton expecting to hear his name? Or was he just excited for his teammate that he couldn’t cover his emotions? In the game of playoffs, you never really know. What’s next, though? Come back here to find out!
(This is a developing story…)
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