It’s Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s world, and we’re all just living in it.
As the Pacers got an NBA In-Season Tournament semifinals win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, Haliburton made sure to let the opponent know whose time it was to shine.
After knocking down a huge 3-pointer, Haliburton decided to check a metaphorical watch on his wrist and told the crowd that “I know what time it is,” a dig at Bucks guard Damian Lillard’s “Dame Time” nickname.
If you’re trying to show up one of the better teams in the NBA, this is how you do it. Haliburton’s stellar night led to a stellar act of trolling.
TY TIME ⌚️ pic.twitter.com/p4G4LX6tIR
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 8, 2023
Lillard didn’t take too kindly to Haliburton’s trolling.
Damian Lillard says he respected Tyrese Haliburton pulling out the "Dame Time" wrist tap but Lillard also notes to "be humble" when you're having your moment because you never know when it ends https://t.co/2SAxQNYmsP pic.twitter.com/Ts043w25Un
— Rob Lopez (@r0bato) December 8, 2023
The Pacers could be a frisky contender in the Eastern Conference, as Haliburton leads one of the best offenses in the NBA this season.
We’ll see if Indiana can go all the way in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament and if that momentum translates to the actual playoffs.
