Lakers legend Magic Johnson gives this advice to Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton before Game 4
On Friday night, the Pacers will host Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals Thunder. Indiana led 2-1 in the Oklahoma City series after winning 116-107 in Game 3.
It’s both key games for both teams. Oklahoma is eager to play in the series, and the Pacers are looking to lead 3-1. Prior to Game 4, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave advice to Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton. Johnson continued his first win at ESPN and urged Halliburton to be aggressive on the offensive end.
Pacers host Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals
Magic Johnson laid gloves for Tyrese Haliburton. Score is the key to this series against OKC! #nbaplayoffspic.twitter.com/otykifh55u
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Head coach Rick Carlisle gave the Pacers to the NBA finals. No one predicted Indiana would be in this position. This proves how his team performs every night. Indiana has a balanced roster with high depth. However, their star player is three-time All-Star PG Tyrese Haliburton. He has been giving birth to the Pacers’ clutch moments in the 2025 playoffs.
This includes winning four games in the playoffs. Lakers legend Magic Johnson was ESPN’s first view Thursday, sharing some suggestions for Tyrese Haliburton. The five-time NBA champion hopes Haoiburton will be more aggressive in Game 4. Indiana is a great team and they are always looking for the best shots. It doesn’t matter who accepts it.
Magic Johnson wants Tyrese Haliburton to put it aside in Game 4 and score 25 to 30 points. When Halliburton scored more than 21 points this playoffs, the Pacers were perfect 8-0. The 25-year-old is a selfless player who wants to get his teammates involved. Lakers Magic Johnson wants Tyrese Haliburton to be more selfish in Game 4 and to control the Pacers. Friday night’s victory will give Indiana a cliff to its first NBA title.
