Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers guard, celebrated his team's victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals with a dance, expecting to be fined by the NBA. Instead, the league issued only a warning. Haliburton expressed his anticipation of a fine, recalling that similar celebrations have triggered penalties in the past for other players. His memorable 3-pointer secured a dramatic comeback win, leaving the Pacers leading the playoff series 2-0 with more games to come.
"I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man. It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment."
"It will be just a warning instead. Haliburton fully expected a fine because celebrations similar to the one he used... merited such penalties from the NBA in the past."
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