It was 119-114 for the Pacers entering the final minute. Ball for Indiana. With a stop, the Bucks still have a chance to win but Tyrese Haliburton scores 3-points to fold the match. In the process, the game leader looks at his imaginary watch. A celebration like Damian Lillard, his opponent for the evening…
“This is our time!” (“Our Time” in reference to “Dame Time”). This is our moment collectively. In the end, the competition is fun, and there was banter between us and them throughout the match, and that's part of the competition.” explained Tyrese Haliburton at a press conference. “I have a lot of respect for these guys. Part of the reason I wear number 0 is Damian Lillard. The Bucks are my hometown team. When I can measure up to them, there's nothing better! »
Knowing how to give… and receive
Opposite, Damian Lillard assures that he did not take his opponent's gesture badly at all, this celebration not being done in the same spirit as that of Patrick Beverley at the start of the year, for example.
“I learned when I was a child that when you do something to others, you have to be ready to receive it also.”, the former Blazers player philosophized. “After all the times I've done it to people, I can't be upset when someone else does it to me, you see.” I think it's also a sign of respect and consideration, to know my background and know what I'm doing. »
Even if he also warns the young Pacer.
“It didn’t bother me. It was like that. But I also know that when you go through these kinds of moments, it's important to be careful and humble, because you never know how things will turn out, or when they will turn out. I respect him. We shook hands after the match. It didn’t affect me at all.”
