May 21, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) controls the ball against New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) in overtime during game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Pacers built their roster around star Tyrese Haliburton, perfecting "a difficult style," as coach Rick Carlisle calls it.

After being voted as the most overrated player in the NBA by his peers ( via The Athletic ), Haliburton has put on an incredible playoff run to lead his team to his second straight Eastern Conference finals run. The former No. 12 pick in the draft out of Iowa State supplied 31 points and 11 assists, along with the biggest shot of the game.