NBA – Tyrese Haliburton gives his views before Game 7: “I don’t even feel like it”.

Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif

These Finals couldn’t have ended any other way. This Thursday, the Pacers gave themselves the right to dream by pulling off a Game 7 against the Thunder, their first since 2016. Tyrese Haliburton, who will be a major player in this encounter, announced the color.

In the end, Indiana and Oklahoma City prove that big markets aren’t the only ones capable of captivating crowds, as these two teams put on a breathtaking show. In fact, for the first time since 2016, the title will be decided over a Game 7.

With their backs against the wall on Thursday, the Pacers got the job done in front of their fans, pulling off a convincing and above all collective victory. No fewer than 6 players surpassed the 10-point mark, proof that everyone was involved and that the success wasn’t decided by one player on a roll. They’ll have to build on this performance on Sunday if they hope to win the title.

Tyrese Haliburton sets the tone for Game 7

The Thunder fans will be putting on a volcanic atmosphere in their arena, but Indiana will still need its stars. Slightly injured, Tyrese Haliburton will certainly have to do better than his 14 points and 5 assists to leave with the Larry O’Brien trophy under his arm. In a press conference, he reflected on the most important game of his life:

I try not to look at Game 7 from a historical point of view. It’s just a basketball game, nothing that’s been done before matters. All that’s going to matter is the game on Sunday. I know that between now and then, what’s going to be said in the media will be like poison. They’re going to talk about the importance of the title for the city, for the franchise, they’re going to talk about the impact of a ring on my record…

I don’t even feel like celebrating the victory before moving on to prepare for the next game. It’s done, it was our job to preserve our chances at home, now we have to be ready for Game 7. I know there’s nothing like this game. I’ve dreamed of being in this situation all my life, so it’s really exciting.

Since the start of the playoffs, the Pacers have distinguished themselves by their extraordinary mental strength. Never beaten until the buzzer sounds, they have pulled off an entertaining Game 7. For Tyrese Haliburton, the important thing is to cut himself off from the outside world until then, so as not to hear what’s being said in the media. He sees no reason to add extra pressure.