On May 14, in the fifth match of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Indiana Pacers challenged the Cleveland Cavaliers away. Although the score was slightly behind in the first half, the amazing performance of the Pacers' core guard Tyrese Haliburton ignited the morale of the whole team, set a new record in the team's playoffs, and became the focus of the game.

In the first two quarters of this game, Haliburton played for only 16 minutes and delivered amazing statistics. He took 6 shots from beyond the three-point line , hit 5 balls, and the hit rate was as high as 83.3% . Especially in the second quarter, he was in hot form, hitting all 5 long shots and scoring 15 points for the team. Including the points in the first quarter, he had already scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in the first half.

According to official statistics, Haliburton made 5 three-pointers in a single quarter, breaking the Indiana Pacers' record for the most three-pointers made in a single quarter in the playoffs. This achievement not only rewrote the team's history, but also put him just one step away from the NBA record - the NBA playoff record for three-pointers made in a single quarter is 6. Haliburton was only one goal away from this record, and his performance was amazing.

Haliburton's explosion is not only reflected in the data level, but also in his control of the game rhythm and leadership. Under the opponent's tough defense, he remained calm and kept getting open opportunities through pick-and-rolls and off-ball running, and efficiently converted them into points. His outside firepower effectively restrained the Cavaliers' defense and created more opportunities for his teammates to cut and go to the basket.

This game is the decisive battle of this series, which is crucial for both teams. The Pacers showed tenacious fighting spirit in this series, and Haliburton is the absolute core of this young team. Since the regular season, he has become the hub of the team's offense and defense with his comprehensive organization and scoring ability. The highlight performance of this playoffs further proves that he is steadily moving forward on the road to becoming a first-line star in the league.

Although the Pacers trailed the Cavaliers 52-56 at halftime , the team's morale was high under the leadership of Haliburton, and there was still hope of overtaking in the second half. If he can continue this hot state, it is possible that he will continue to write his own legend in this game or even the entire series.

It is worth mentioning that such performance has also made him one of the focuses of the entire league. The media and fans have praised him and believed that he has the ability to lead the team to challenge the Eastern Conference championship. Whether the Pacers can go further in the future playoffs will largely depend on Haliburton's continued performance.