Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Talks Strength of Eastern Conference
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton talked about the strength of the NBA's Eastern Conference this coming season.
The NBA is entering its 2026-27 season with Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton asserting that the Eastern Conference is poised to yield several championship contenders. Haliburton shared his thoughts during a recent appearance on the Numbers on the Board podcast. He highlighted that multiple teams in the East, including Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Miami, and Detroit, possess the potential to claim the title.
Haliburton further pointed out that the Western Conference is currently top-heavy, with the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder as the leading forces. In contrast, the Eastern Conference has been the breeding ground for two of the last three NBA champions – the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics. The Pacers famously defeated the Thunder in a thrilling seven-game showdown in the 2025 NBA Finals; however, Haliburton had to withdraw from the series due to a devastating Achilles tendon tear in the first half.
The Pacers are set to kick off their regular-season campaign against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21.
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