The New York Knicks will be going up against the Indiana Pacers in the Round 3 of the playoffs. The winner of the seven game series will secure a spot in the final. The Game 1 will be played on Wednesday, 21st May at the Madison Square Garden, New York. All eyes would be on star player Tyrese Haliburton, whether he starts against Indiana Pacers or not.
Will Tyrese Haliburton play Game 1 against New York Knicks?
The 25-year-old point guard is not listed on the team's injury report and will be suiting up for Game 1 against New York Knicks on Wednesday. He has been one of the key players for the Pacers. Haliburton featured in 73 regular season games as he averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
He even featured in the first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks as the Pacers went on to win the seven game series 4-1. In Game 1, Haliburton played for 34 minutes as he registered 10 points, 7 rebounds and 12 assists. In Game 2, Haliburton played for 35 minutes as he recorded 21 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists.
During Game 3, Haliburton clocked 32 minutes as he notched up 14 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 block. During Game 4, Haliburton featured on the court for 34 minutes as he finished the match with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 15 assists and 1 steal. During Game 5, Haliburton played for 42 minutes along with 26 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks.
Not just this, he even featured in the five games against Cavaliers. During Game 1, Haliburton clocked 36 minutes as he ended the match with 22 points, 3 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks. During Game 2, Haliburton played for 36 minutes as notched up 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block. During Game 3, Haliburton featured on the court for 30 minutes as he recorded 4 points, 5 assists and 1 steal.
During Game 4, Haliburton clocked 26 minutes as he notched up 11 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. In the fifth and last game against Cavaliers, Haliburton played for 36 minutes as he ended the match with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.
Tyrese Haliburton has averaged 17.6 points, 8.9 assists and 3.1 rebounds in the 11 games that he has played against the New York Knicks in his career.
The New York Knicks have full roster at their disposal as nobody is listen on the team's injury report. On the other hand, the Indiana Pacers have Isaiah Jackson on the team's injury report as he will be sidelined from Game 1 against the Knicks.
When and where to watch Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1?
The tip-off time for the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 is 8:00 pm EST. The live broadcast of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 will be available on TNT. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks Game 1 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.