Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers steal Game 1 against Thunder, Knicks head coach search and more All-Star changes
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Steve Jones Jr. do an in-depth breakdown on Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers stealing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Next Vince and Steve speculate what the New York Knicks are looking for in their next head coach and how they may differ or be similar to Tom Thibodeau.
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Later, Vince and Steve react to the new USA vs. World format for the NBA All-Star game and discuss if this change will save the game.
(2:18) Mark Daigneault changes starting lineup for Thunder
(7:24) Pacers keep fighting despite turnovers
(12:15) Pacers strategy to not let anyone beat them but SGA
(17:46) Pacers, Tyrese Halliburton's comfort in the clutch
(29:20) Knicks head coach search
(41:09) Big 3's might not be done just yet
(44:30) Changes to the All-Star game
Tyrese Haliburton's jumper with 0.3 remaining in the fourth quarter steals Game 1 for Pacers.
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