Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had the last laugh after actor Ben Stiller fired off some trash talk toward the big guard before the New York Knicks' Game 6 loss.

“I would give [an] Academy Award — Oscar — for the Knicks to win a championship,” Lee said May 29 on “Inside the NBA” prior to the Knick’s 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. “I got two already.” Charles Barkley quickly interrupted Lee with sarcastic skepticism. “You’re gonna keep ‘em,” he qupped.

Stephen A. Smith might be a New York Knicks’ fan, but he’s not betting the farm on their title hopes. Despite the Knicks staving off elimination with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday,

The Knicks couldn’t replicate the magic again Saturday in Game 6 — and this time, it wasn’t particularly close once the final minutes of the fourth quarter arrived.

Pascal Siakam’s playoff experience shines in moments like this, and he’ll be ready to step up and lead Indiana in Game 6.

Biggest Fix Knicks Must Make in 2025 NBA Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks will head into Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals fighting for their playoff lives. If Saturday ends up being the day of elimination for the Knicks, this offseason will be a crucial one.