Former Kings Haliburton, Hield shine in conference semifinals

Former Kings Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield have shined in their respective conference semifinals appreances.

May 7, 2025, 10:09 AM

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The Sacramento Kings failed to make the 2025 NBA playoffs, but some of their former players are continuing to make their mark as the conference semifinals are underway.

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton has led the underdog Indiana Pacers to a 2-0 lead over the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Two road wins with the most recent ending with a game-winning stepback triple for the former Sacramento lottery pick.

Haliburton ended game two with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists on 7/11 from the field including 2/2 from beyond the three-point line. No shot was bigger than his final.

TYRESE HALIBURTON WINS GAME 2 FOR THE PACERS 😱🤯

WHAT. A. WILD. PLAY. pic.twitter.com/rFsjZmtrBz

— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2025

Meanwhile, Hield has been filling a Klay Thompson-esque role for the Warriors, reminding everyone of his also elite perimeter shotmaking ability.

Sacramento’s leader in made triples contributed a game-high 24 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one steal on 7/19 from the field, 5/8 from three.

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield postgame together

Buddy: “I was Batman today. I saved the day.” pic.twitter.com/S66dGKqQkH

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 7, 2025

Golden State took game one in Minnesota while the Pacers are headed back to Indiana up 2-0.

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