You Survived the Knicks Mob”: Haliburton Offers Special Invite to Assaulted Pacers Fan

Amidst the jubilant atmosphere following the Knicks' triumphant victory over the Celtics, all eyes turned to a courageous Indiana Pacers supporter being pursued by an exuberant throng of Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden. This matchup marks the Pacers and Knicks' first encounter in the Eastern Conference Finals in over twenty years.ESPN's Pat McAfee later introduced Hans Perez, a New York firefighter and staunch Pacers enthusiast. Perez, unflinchingly donned in his Tyrese Halliburton jersey, recounted the intense encounter—initially light-hearted banter transformed into a more aggressive chase as fans attempted to snatch his jersey.Surprisingly, NBA star Tyrese Halliburton extended an invitation to Perez for Game 4, celebrating his dedication. “I’m a Pacers fan for life,” Perez declared, epitomizing true sportsmanship.