
Tyrese Haliburton Reveals Unexpected Playoff Mentor In Joel Embiid Amid Breakout Run
The Indiana Pacers showcased remarkable skill in their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, achieving a commanding 4-1 victory that propelled them into the conference semifinals. They continued to perform strongly in the second round. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton revealed an unexpected mentor from the playoffs.
Jared Weiss from The Athletic recently reported that Joel Embiid has been actively guiding Tyrese Haliburton during the playoffs.
“Haliburton credits Embiid and Tatum for ‘keeping it 100’ conversations that helped him build that immunity to rejection. Embiid, who has been subject to ridicule as he fails to stay healthy, has been texting with Haliburton throughout the postseason, imploring him to shoot the ball more,” via Jared Weiss from The Athletic.
Joel Embiid has been giving Tyrese Haliburton advice throughout the playoffs
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“Haliburton credits Embiid and Tatum for ‘keeping it 100’ conversations that helped him build that immunity to rejection. Embiid, who has been subject to ridicule as he fails to stay healthy, has been… pic.twitter.com/zHmM1DedjW
Haliburton consistently showcased his exceptional skills during the 2024-25 postseason, propelling the Pacers to the conference semifinals. Currently, they enjoy a 2-0 series advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tyrese Haliburton Steals The Spotlight In Epic Game 2 Vs. Cavaliers

Tyrese Haliburton delivered an outstanding performance in Game 2 of the Round 2 playoffs against the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. He played for 36 minutes, scoring 19 points, recording four assists, and grabbing nine rebounds. Center Myles Turner also had a strong game, logging 35 minutes with 23 points, one assist, and eight rebounds. Aaron Nesmith made a significant impact as well, contributing 23 points, one assist, and four rebounds.
Haliburton showcased his clutch abilities in the final seconds of the game by securing a rebound off his own free throw and hitting a crucial three-pointer, which ultimately led the Pacers to a narrow 120-119 victory. The Pacers will play the Game 3 of their Round 2 playoff series at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tyrese Haliburton Reveals Unexpected Playoff Mentor In Joel Embiid Amid Breakout Run
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