John Haliburton Returns to Pacers Game After Missing 8 Straight Following Run-in with Antetokounmpo
- John Haliburton, father of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, will return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Tuesday’s Game 4 against the New York Knicks after missing eight games.
- John Haliburton was prohibited from attending games following an on-court altercation with Giannis Antetokounmpo after Indiana’s first-round victory over the Bucks, but all involved parties have now consented to terms allowing his limited attendance.
- In the recent Game 3 loss, the Pacers led the Knicks by 20 points but collapsed in the fourth quarter, losing 106-100 despite Tyrese Haliburton scoring 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
- The Pacers managed to convert just 5 of their 25 attempts from beyond the arc, and Haliburton was unable to influence the game's outcome during the crucial moments in the latter part of the contest when Indiana required a strong effort.
- John Haliburton will watch from a private suite Tuesday night, and his return could provide an emotional lift as Indiana seeks to maintain its 2-1 series lead over the Knicks.
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