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09-05-2025
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Sent Warning, But No Fine For 'Big Balls' Celebration vs Cavs: Report
Last Updated: The celebration isn't exactly what the league calls 'family-friendly, ' and the NBA has an established history of fining players who use it. Tyrese Haliburton let his inner Sam Cassell take over, as the court turned into a dance floor after hitting the game-winner against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night. But, thankfully for him, he will not pay a fine for it. As the Cavaliers collected themselves for one last desperation shot, a subsequent replay showed Haliburton enjoying himself, Sam Cassell-style: hitting the iconic (and infamous) big-balls dance. Tyrese Haliburton has been warned but not fined for Sam Cassell big balls celebration. — Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 8, 2025 The celebration isn't exactly what the league calls 'family-friendly, ' and the NBA has an established history of fining players who use it. But luckily for him, Haliburton received only a warning from the league office instead, AP reported. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Thursday because the decision had not been revealed publicly. When asked about the possibility of a fine after Game 2, Haliburton indicated he had been waiting to use it for a long time and was ready for the fine. 'I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man," Haliburton said after Game 2, when asked about the celebration and if he expected to hear from the league. 'It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment. Yeah, man, I've been waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly." Haliburton fully expected a fine because celebrations similar to the one he used — believed to be first brought to the league by Sam Cassell long ago — merited such penalties from the NBA in the past. LeBron James, Eddie House, Julius Randle, Fred VanVleet, and more have previously drawn fines for what the league has described as an 'obscene gesture." Haliburton's 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left capped an Indiana rally from 20 points down and gave the Pacers a 120-119 win. The Pacers now lead the series against the top-seeded Cavaliers 2-0, with Games 3 and 4 at Indianapolis on Friday and Sunday. (with agency inputs) First Published:
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09-05-2025
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reportedly receives warning from NBA for Game 2 celebration, but no fine
Tyrese Haliburton said he would "take that fine gladly" if any penalties were coming for his celebratory dance after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 comeback playoff win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, he reportedly only received a warning from the NBA for emulating Sam Cassell and "Major League II" character Pedro Cerrano with his "big-balls" celebration, the Associated Press reports. The league has made no official announcement on the matter. Haliburton said after Wednesday's game he'd been waiting for an opportunity to do the dance. There may have never been a better one than after a game-winning shot in a playoff game on the road. Sam Cassell approved — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) May 7, 2025 The shot came after Hailburton grabbed the rebound off his own missed free throw and dribbled the ball back to the top of the 3-point arc. With Cleveland's Ty Jerome defending him, Haliburton then freed himself up on a crossover dribble, jab step and stepback move for a clean shot that went in with 1.1 seconds remaining. "I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man,' Haliburton said, via the AP. "It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment. Yeah, man, I've been waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly." The Pacers star had plenty of reason to believe he would draw a fine for what the NBA has previously called an "obscene gesture" and penalized players for doing it, including LeBron James, Fred Van Vleet, Julius Randle, Jameer Nelson and Eddie House. Fines ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. Whether it was because Haliburton's celebration occurred in a playoff game or for presumably committing a first-time offense, he won't be joining that list. But there could always be a next time. Game 3 between the Pacers and Cavaliers is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Indianapolis. Indiana holds a 2-0 series lead.
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08-05-2025
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reportedly receives warning from NBA for Game 2 celebration, but no fine
Tyrese Haliburton said he would "take that fine gladly" if any penalties were coming for his celebratory dance after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 comeback playoff win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, he reportedly only received a warning from the NBA for emulating Sam Cassell and "Major League II" character Pedro Cerrano with his "big-balls" celebration, the Associated Press reports. The league has made no official announcement on the matter. Advertisement Haliburton said after Wednesday's game he'd been waiting for an opportunity to do the dance. There may have never been a better one than after a game-winning shot in a playoff game on the road. The shot came after Hailburton grabbed the rebound off his own missed free throw and dribbled the ball back to the top of the 3-point arc. With Cleveland's Ty Jerome defending him, Haliburton then freed himself up on a crossover dribble, jab step and stepback move for a clean shot that went in with 1.1 seconds remaining. "I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man,' Haliburton said, via the AP. "It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment. Yeah, man, I've been waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly." The Pacers star had plenty of reason to believe he would draw a fine for what the NBA has previously called an "obscene gesture" and penalized players for doing it, including LeBron James, Fred Van Vleet, Julius Randle, Jameer Nelson and Eddie House. Fines ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. Advertisement Whether it was because Haliburton's celebration occurred in a playoff game or for presumably committing a first-time offense, he won't be joining that list. But there could always be a next time. Game 3 between the Pacers and Cavaliers is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Indianapolis. Indiana holds a 2-0 series lead.
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08-05-2025
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reportedly receives warning from NBA for Game 2 celebration, but no fine
Tyrese Haliburton said he would "take that fine gladly" if any penalties were coming for his celebratory dance after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 comeback playoff win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, he reportedly only received a warning from the NBA for emulating Sam Cassell and "Major League II" character Pedro Cerrano with his "big-balls" celebration, the Associated Press reports. The league has made no official announcement on the matter. Haliburton said after Wednesday's game he'd been waiting for an opportunity to do the dance. There may have never been a better one than after a game-winning shot in a playoff game on the road. Sam Cassell approved — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) May 7, 2025 The shot came after Hailburton grabbed the rebound off his own missed free throw and dribbled the ball back to the top of the 3-point arc. With Cleveland's Ty Jerome defending him, Haliburton then freed himself up on a crossover dribble, jab step and stepback move for a clean shot that went in with 1.1 seconds remaining. "I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man,' Haliburton said, via the AP. "It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment. Yeah, man, I've been waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly." The Pacers star had plenty of reason to believe he would draw a fine for what the NBA has previously called an "obscene gesture" and penalized players for doing it, including LeBron James, Fred Van Vleet, Julius Randle, Jameer Nelson and Eddie House. Fines ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. Whether it was because Haliburton's celebration occurred in a playoff game or for presumably committing a first-time offense, he won't be joining that list. But there could always be a next time. Game 3 between the Pacers and Cavaliers is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Indianapolis. Indiana holds a 2-0 series lead.
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08-05-2025
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Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton reportedly received warning from NBA for Game 2 celebration, but no fine
Tyrese Haliburton said he would "take that fine gladly" if any penalties were coming for his celebratory dance after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 playoff win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, he reportedly only received a warning from the NBA for emulating Sam Cassell and "Major League II" character Pedro Cerrano with his "big balls" celebration, the Associated Press reports. The league has made no official announcement on the matter. Haliburton said after Wednesday's game that he'd been waiting for an opportunity to do the dance. There may have never been a better one than after a game-winning shot in a playoff game on the road. Sam Cassell approved — CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) May 7, 2025 The shot came after Hailburton grabbed the rebound off his missed free throw and dribbled the ball back to the top of the 3-point arc. With Cleveland's Ty Jerome defending him, Haliburton then freed himself up on a crossover dribble, jab step and stepback move for a clean shot that went in with 1.1 seconds remaining. "I've been waiting for that. I've been waiting for that, man,' Haliburton said, via the AP. "It was just right in the moment. It was right in the moment. Yeah, man, I've been waiting for that. I'll take that fine, gladly." WHAT THE HALIBURTON??!! — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 7, 2025 The Pacers star had plenty of reason to believe that he would draw a fine for what the NBA has previously called an "obscene gesture" and penalized players for doing it, including LeBron James, Fred Van Vleet, Julius Randle, Jameer Nelson and Eddie House. Fines ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. Whether it was because Haliburton's celebration occurred in a playoff game or for presumably committing a first-time offense, he won't be joining that list. But there could always be a next time. Game 3 between the Pacers and Cavaliers is scheduled for Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Indianapolis. Indiana holds a 2-0 series lead.
