Josh Hart humorously called out Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers were swept by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. On the “Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart,” Hart shared the friendly jab he took at Haliburton following the Pacers’ elimination.
“I think I said something like, ‘Damn, y’all couldn’t get one win? Y’all beat us Game 7, whatever, y’all made hype, y’all couldn’t get one win after three leads in the fourth?’”
Jalen: "Me & Josh had a conversation w/ Tyrese this morning…made me feel a lot better 😆"
Josh: "😆 I'm like: 'Damn y'all couldn't get 1 win?
"Y'all beat us Game 7, y'all mad hype, y'all couldn't get 1 win?…
"Damn we coulda did that…Sh*t'"
Jalen: "Just 1…Hate to see it…" pic.twitter.com/nU5iX1hd5k
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 1, 2024
Hart recounted his conversation with Haliburton, expressing his disbelief that the Pacers couldn’t win even one game despite leading in the fourth quarter of three matches. He emphasized how the Pacers had been so hyped after their victory over the Knicks but failed to deliver against the Celtics.
Jalen Brunson also joined in, mentioning how their injuries might have affected their chances had they faced the Celtics. He himself was dealing with a left-hand fracture, and Hart had an abdominal strain. Despite these challenges, they humorously speculated that they could have managed to win at least one game against the Celtics.
The conversation highlighted the camaraderie and friendly banter between NBA players. Hart and Brunson took the opportunity to tease Haliburton, who had to deal with his own injury issues during the series. Haliburton missed the final two games with a hamstring injury, which undoubtedly impacted the Pacers’ performance.
Despite the Pacers losing three of the games by five points or less, they couldn’t secure a single win against the dominant Celtics, who advanced to the NBA Finals. This came after the Pacers had impressively beaten the New York Knicks in seven games in the previous round.
In the two games Haliburton played against the Celtics, he averaged 17.5 points, 9.0 assists, and 3.5 rebounds, showing his importance to the team. However, his absence in the last two games was felt as the Pacers struggled to compete against the well-rounded Celtics.
Ultimately, the friendly banter between Hart and Haliburton reflects the competitive spirit and mutual respect among NBA players, even as they poke fun at each other’s misfortunes on the court.
The Pacers Should Be Kicking Themselves For Getting Swept
The Indiana Pacers should be deeply regretting their performance in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were swept by the Boston Celtics despite having multiple opportunities to win games. The total margin of defeat across the series was 29 points, but 16 of these came in Game 2, which turned into a blowout. The other three games were closely contested, and the Pacers were in strong positions to win.
In Game 1, the Pacers lost by 5 points in overtime. They had several chances to seal the game in regulation but failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The overtime period highlighted their inability to close out games, a theme that persisted throughout the series.
Game 3 saw the Pacers lose by just 3 points. Again, they had a lead late in the fourth quarter and a probability of winning over 90%, but their inability to execute in the closing moments cost them dearly. The same scenario played out in Game 4, where they lost by another 3 points, blowing another late-game lead.
The repeated pattern of building significant leads only to squander them in the final minutes must be incredibly frustrating for the Pacers and their fans. Despite showing they could compete with the Celtics, their failure to close out games when they had the upper hand will be a tough pill to swallow.
These narrow defeats underscore a lack of composure and execution in critical moments. Whether it’s due to inexperience, poor decision-making, or simply bad luck, the Pacers’ inability to finish games will be a key area they need to address moving forward.
In each game, the Pacers had a win probability of over 90% in the fourth quarter. This indicates that they were consistently putting themselves in positions to win but repeatedly failed to deliver the knockout blow. Such losses are not only disappointing but also potentially demoralizing, as they reflect missed opportunities to advance to the NBA Finals.
For the Pacers, this series will serve as a harsh learning experience. They need to find ways to maintain their composure and execute better in clutch situations. Only then can they hope to turn their promising positions into actual victories in future playoff runs.
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