NBA Finals Odds: Haliburton Stays Calm

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Haliburton Stays Calm After Tough Loss to the Knicks

Indiana Still Leads the Series 3-2 and Hopes to Close It Out at Home

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton remained composed after a tough 111-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite the setback, the All-NBA point guard remained confident.

Game 5: A Costly Slip

The visiting team entered Madison Square Garden motivated, holding a 3-1 lead in the series and just one win away from clinching the series and advancing to the finals against OKC. But the game turned out differently. The Pacers appeared erratic, committing numerous mistakes, with statistics indicating that their starting players contributed only 37 points. They committed 20 turnovers and, for the first time this postseason, failed to reach 100 points in a game.

For Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. After perhaps the best game of his career—a historic triple-double in Game 4—he was effectively shut down in Game 5. Defensively contained, he managed just 8 points and attempted only seven shots.

For those analyzing NBA Finals odds,  Haliburton’s sudden dip could significantly shift expectations.

Knicks Rise with Brunson on Fire

On the Knicks’ side, Jalen Brunson answered the call with 32 points, leading a team still dreaming of a historic comeback. 

Another key figure in the game was center Karl-Anthony Towns, who contributed 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. The Knicks’ strong defense helped contain the Pacers, avoiding elimination and extending the series to Game 6 in Indiana.

Bet Smart

For bettors, this shift in momentum is key: when it comes to NBA 2nd Half Lines , the situation now changes game by game. The New York Knicks are back in the series, when they thought it was complicated. The Pacers, although still up 3-2, need to respond quickly.

Who Has the Edge Going into Game 6?

Even though Indiana will play at home on Saturday, the pressure is on. The Pacers haven’t lost back-to-back games this postseason — a stat that many will consider when evaluating the NBA Finals odds, depending on the case.

Brunson has now scored 30 or more points in 21 playoff games with the Knicks, and his hot streak is having a direct impact on how the NBA Finals Odds are adjusted.

What to Consider Before Placing Your Bets

• Haliburton needs to return to form.
• Indiana must regain control of the game’s pace.
• Some say Defence wins championships, but first they win games, and that’s what the Knicks did, good defence.
• Towns proved he can contribute despite playing through injury.

All of this makes the NBA 1st Half Lines more unpredictable — but also more exciting for those looking for smart, high-value plays.