Tyrese Haliburton discussed friendship with Oshae Brissett, predicted Celtics-Pacers matchup
“Usually we get dinner or something before we play, but we’re not doing that during this."
The friendship of Tyrese Haliburton and Oshae Brissett: Though their teams are currently locked in a series struggle to try and advance to the NBA Finals, there are some connections between the Celtics and Pacers.
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Boston’s Oshae Brissett have friendship that dates back to their time together with the Pacers.
“Obviously people know me and Oshae, [he’s] like one of my best friends,” Haliburton said Wednesday, according to CLNS reporter Bobby Manning.
“Usually we get dinner or something before we play, but we’re not doing that during this,” Haliburton added.
The two overlapped in Indiana for three seasons between 2021 and 2023. Brissett, 25, signed with the Celtics last July.
Since then, Haliburton has been speculating about the current matchup.
“There’s a lot of chit-chat between us the whole year because I told him we were going to play him in the Eastern Conference finals all year and he kind of laughed at me,” Haliburton explained. “So, here we are.”
Haliburton, 24, totaled 25 points in the Game 1 loss, leading the Pacers. Brissett, a role player for Boston, didn’t feature for the Celtics.
Though he was clear that his focus is on the game (and the series) when in the moment, Haliburton said he’d catch up with Brissett when it’s over.
“I’m sure we’ll have a lot of conversation after.”
Scores and schedules:
The Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Rays on Wednesday with an 8-5 win. Boston returns home for a three-game sereis against the Brewers starting tomorrow at 7:10 p.m.
Tonight, the Celtics face the Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals at 8 p.m. Boston holds a 1-0 series lead.
Tomorrow, PWHL Boston will be on the road to play Minnesota in Game 3 of the Walter Cup Finals at 7 p.m. The series is currently tied 1-1.
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Eddie House’s thoughts on the Celtics’ Game 1 win:
On this day: In 1976, the Celtics defeated the Suns 98-87 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Dave Cowens powered Boston with 25 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Daily highlight: Kendall Pettis made an incredible catch in Oklahoma’s 4-0 win over TCU on Wednesday.
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