Halliburton leads the Pacers to advance, faces the conflict between his father and Antetokounmpo after the game

On April 30, the first round of the NBA playoffs was in full swing, and the Pacers fought desperately with the Bucks. After an overtime battle, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Bucks 119-118, eliminated their opponents with a big score of 4-1, and successfully advanced to the next round. In this game, Pacers core Halliburton performed well, playing for 42 minutes, 10 of 22 shots, 2 of 10 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, scoring 26 points, plus 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks. After the game, Halliburton was interviewed by the media and shared his views on the game and unexpected conflicts outside the field.

Talking about this game, Halliburton admitted: "The game was not beautiful, but we happily accepted the victory. I missed a lot of opportunities to score easily in the game, and even messed up a key layup. Fortunately, my teammates have always encouraged me to keep my fighting spirit. At the critical moment, we played the due performance, which is a reflection of our team's resilience. Now, we must prepare immediately for the match against the Cavaliers." Halliburton's words showed his clear understanding of the game and his recognition of the strength of the team. Despite the twists and turns of the process, the team achieved a key victory with its tenacious resilience.

However, the scene that happened after this game also attracted much attention. The video shows that after the game, Halliburton's father did not celebrate like other audiences, but went straight to Antetokounmpo. This move made Antetokounmpo stunned on the spot, and then the two of them had a fierce conflict of squirting each other. In response, Halliburton said that after winning, he had lost some amnesia at the time and did not know about it until he returned to the locker room. He then communicated with his father and made it clear that he did not agree with his father's approach. Halliburton said: "He should let me focus on playing, and I will communicate with Antetokounmpo. I think my father did something wrong this time." Halliburton's response demonstrated his mature mentality and persistence in professionalism. He hoped to focus more on basketball itself rather than off-court conflicts.

This game is of great significance to the Pacers. It not only successfully eliminates the Bucks to advance, but also proves the team's resilience and team cohesion again. Halliburton's comprehensive performance in the game and his correct attitude towards conflict events after the game have set a good example for the team. For Halliburton, the next game against the Cavaliers is the top priority. He needs to lead the Pacers to adjust their state quickly to meet new challenges. This "off-court episode" with Antetokounmpo is sure to become a special experience in his career, prompting him to focus more on future games and respond to external attention with his strength and results. Let's wait and see whether the Pacers can achieve another success in the showdown with the Cavaliers under Halliburton.