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Mind the Game

Season 3 · Episode 10

Tyrese and LeBron on Lazy Narratives, Playing the Villain and the Pacers Playoff Run for the Ages

0.042mFebruary 2, 2026

LeBron James and Tyrese Haliburton discuss the 2025 Indiana Pacers playoff run, NBA Finals against Oklahoma City Thunder, and Tyrese's Game 7 injury. They address the 'overrated' narrative surrounding Tyrese, what it's like being an NBA villain, and teams influenced by the Pacers including Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns.

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Episodes

Episode 1LeBron on His Lakers Outlook, Adapting to Alphas and Skinny Luka
Episode 2The Big NBA Season Preview (2025-26)
Episode 3Stephen Curry (Part 1)
Episode 4Stephen Curry (Part 2): The Greatest Shooter of All-Time
Episode 5LeBron on Fitting in with Luka, Bronny's Development and JJ Redick's Culture
Episode 6Mailbag: LeBron on Prime LeBron and The Rise of Austin Reaves
Episode 7Broken Streaks, Broken Records and How The MVP Got Even Better
Episode 8LeBron James on His Favorite LEAP Players of the Season
Episode 9Tyrese Haliburton on How He and the Pacers Changed the NBA
Episode 10Tyrese and LeBron on Lazy Narratives, Playing the Villain and the Pacers Playoff Run for the Ages
Episode 11LeBron's Honest Assessment of the Lakers and The Most Intriguing Trade Deadline Moves
Episode 12Timothée Chalamet and LeBron James: Live from Hollywood, CA
Episode 13An Honest Talk about NBA Officiating and The Rule Changes Over the Years
Episode 14The Austin Reaves Interview
Episode 15The Historic 2025-26 MVP Race
Episode 16NBA Playoffs Preview: OKC, Lakers, Eastern Favs & More
Episode 17LeBron James Breaks Down Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs
Episode 18LeBron James Talks Wemby, Playoffs, and His Future in the NBA