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Damian Lillard said he respects Tyrese Haliburton's celebration but warned him to 'Be Humble.'

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The Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks from the NBA In-Season Tournament, and Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton hit the Bucks with a well-known celebration.

Player of the Game EFF 41 Tyrese Haliburton Points 27 Accuracy 11-19 Rebounds 7 Assists 15

Haliburton replicated Damian Lillard's Dame Time celebration. After draining a late three, which secured the Pacers' berth to the in-season tournament championship game, Haliburton stared at his wrist and shouted, "I know what time it is."

Lillard acknowledged such a celebration, admitting he doesn't feel bad about it.

"For as many times as I've done it to people, I can't be upset when somebody else does it," Lillard said after the game. "I think that's also a sign of respect and acknowledgment for knowing my history, knowing what I do. I didn't mind it; it was what it was."

Nevertheless, Lillard had one advice for Haliburton.

"I've also known that when you're having your moment, it's important to be careful and be humble... because you just never know how the table turns and when it's gonna turn. I respect it. We shook hands after the game. I wasn't moved by it left or right," Lillard added.

Haliburton finished the game with 27 points (11/19 FG, 3/9 3PT, 2/2 FT), 7 rebounds, 15 assists, 0 turnovers, and 1 block.

The Pacers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament final on Saturday.

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