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Tyrese Haliburton gave fans a rare and funny moment during a tense NBA Finals matchup. In game four at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Indiana Pacers guard finally made it to the free-throw line after playing 167 minutes without a single attempt. Despite the Pacers losing 111-104 after a strong fourth quarter comeback from the Thunder, Haliburton’s lighthearted moment stood out.

The moment came in the second quarter after Alex Caruso fouled Haliburton on a made jumper. He turned to his girlfriend, Jade Jones, and father, John Haliburton, with a smile before sinking the shot. The free throw gave the Pacers a 60-57 lead just before halftime, and commentators noted the odd stat.

Haliburton’s response was a playful “thank you” gesture that quickly went viral. Fans praised him for his humor and calm under pressure. It was a small but memorable highlight in a high-stakes game.

As the Finals shift to Oklahoma City for Game 5, the series is tied 2-2. The Pacers will need Haliburton to step up again, not just with his play but also with the leadership and personality that make him one of the team’s most important players.

Jade Jones Didn’t Bring Good Like In Game 4

Who Is Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend, Jade Jones? All You Need To Know About Pacers Star's Personal LifeTyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones (Image Credit: Instagram/@hoopersfits)

 

Jade Jones turned heads with her fashion choice at the NBA finals Game 4, wearing custom jeans with her boyfriend Tyrese Haliburton’s face on them. Sadly, her stylish look didn’t bring the Indiana Pacers the win, as they lost 111-104 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Haliburton had a tough night, finishing with 18 points, two rebounds, and seven assists. The Pacers were in control for most of the game but fell short in the fourth quarter, allowing the Thunder to take the Victory.

Jones, known for her unique outfits and passionate support, will likely continue to bring her bold style as the series moves to Oklahoma City for Game 5.

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his illegal hit to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the ensuing brawl between the teams in a lengthy statement on social media.  

Al-Shaair’s statement comes as his three-game suspension as a result of the incident has ended and he is slated to return to the field for the Texans on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

On December 1, an Al-Shaair hit to the head of a sliding and defenseless Lawrence caused chaos in Jacksonville. The defensive back needed to be restrained by several coaches and Lawrence has not played since taking the barbaric contact.

‘While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that l’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,’ Al-Shaair said on social media.

‘I’ve learned so much from this entire experience. Seeing myself on video – letting my emotions get the best of me to the point where I completely lost it – was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment for me.’

‘I’ve had to earn everything in my life. I never want to allow anyone to get me to a point where I jeopardize everything that I’ve worked all my life to obtain. That was not the way I want to represent myself or my family and I will continue to learn and grow from that moment.’

Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
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Azeez Al-Shaair has admitted regrets over his hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence

The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence
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The Texans defensive back was suspended for three games as a result of the hit to Lawrence

Al-Shaair said during his three-game ban, he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives for the first time, taking issue with how he was characterized in the official announcement of his suspension.

The defender said he thought his character and integrity were ‘unjustifiably smeared’ in the release but the meeting with Goodell and others was ‘productive’ and gave him hope it would not happen again.

‘In that conversation – man-to-man – I owned and acknowledged that my actions following my ejection were careless and, in that moment, I didn’t think about the responsibility I have been blessed with to represent the shield,’ Al-Shaair continued.

‘I also stated that the letter, and specifically the language used in the letter, was equally as careless and conveyed that the context of the words used were not a reflection of my character, nor my career, as I have not been warned multiple times for my play on the field.’

Al-Shaair’s hit on Lawrence was not the only controversial incident he was involved in this season.

During the Texans’ game against the Bears in September, he punched Roschon Johnson, who wasn’t even in the game at the time of another sideline confrontation.

Al-Shaair ended his statement by saying his view is that everyone in the league office and on the field are on the same team to represent the NFL in the best nature possible, something he failed to do earlier this month.

‘Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very tree that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,’ Al-Shaair concluded.

‘I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a lover. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.’