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Pacers defender Halliburton talks about Eastern Conference Finals against Brunson: This is a feast for the league s top point guards

10:49pm, 19 May 2025Basketball

On May 18, NBA Pacers guard star Halliburton was interviewed by a team reporter and talked about the focus of the matchup with Knicks guard Brunson in the Eastern Conference: "

Eastern Conference Finals will be a long series, both sides finally advanced through layers of elimination, and they both saw hope for the championship. The offense and defense ends will be more intense, and no team will give up easily!"

"Brunson is a very explosive defender star, and he performed throughout the playoffs. It's perfect, and he has a big heart shooting ability, I like to fight him, we are both the best defender representatives in the league, and this round of the series will be full of unlimited passion and energy! "

Halliburton has played 10 playoff games this season, averaging 34.1 minutes per game, scoring 17.5 points + 5.5 rebounds + 9.3 assists + 0.7 steals + 0.8 blocks, shooting percentage of 47.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 33.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 79.0%.

Brunson has played 12 playoff games this season, averaging 39.2 minutes per game, scoring 28.8 points + 3.9 rebounds + 7.7 assists + 0.4 steals + 0.3 blocks, shooting percentage of 44.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 36.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 81.0%.

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