Tyrese Haliburton continues to define clutch for the Indiana Pacers, delivering a dramatic 20-foot jumper with just 0.3 seconds left to secure a 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game of the NBA Finals. The Pacers had trailed the entire contest until Haliburton’s decisive shot, marking the fourth time this postseason he’s delivered a game-winner in the closing seconds.
Haliburton’s playoff run has been historic, including a triple-double performance of 32 points, rebounds, and assists with zero turnovers in the Eastern Conference Finals—a stat line never before seen in NBA playoff history His consistent late-game poise has propelled the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000, cementing his status as the franchise’s leader and one of the league’s premier point guards.
Teammates and coaches have praised Haliburton’s confidence and ability to thrive under pressure, with Myles Turner noting, “He wants to be the one to make that shot. He embraces those critical moments” As the Pacers chase their first-ever NBA title, all eyes remain on Haliburton’s next move.
