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Pacers Fan Who Braved Knicks Mob, Had Trash Thrown on Him Gets Game 4 Invite by Tyrese Haliburton

  • Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton invited Hans Perez, a fan who had been harassed, to join him in Indianapolis for the fourth matchup of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 28, 2025.
  • After the Knicks secured a victory in Game 6 against the Celtics, Perez was subjected to hostile treatment in New York City when some Knicks supporters threw trash at him, prompting widespread online backlash and expressions of support.
  • Perez, a 25-year-old firefighter and lifelong Pacers supporter, shared his experience on The Pat McAfee Show where Haliburton surprised him with the invitation and assured full team support.
  • Haliburton expressed his intention to personally invite him and a guest to attend Game 4 in Indiana, highlighting that the entire team is committed to ensuring he feels supported and welcomed.
  • This gesture highlights the Pacers' unity and may strengthen team cohesion and fan relations as they face the Knicks in their first Eastern Conference Finals matchup since 2000, starting May 21 at Madison Square Garden.
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