Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s ‘great’ silver lining
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton drilled a game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. It put the finishing touches on a shocking comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder and handed the Pacers an early lead in their first championship series in a quarter of a century.
Any follow-up to a Game 1 road win is typically difficult for the visitors, yet the Pacers showed they weren’t willing to settle for a 1-1 split in New York. Pascal Siakam went nuts with 39 points, and this performance ultimately helped him win the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP.
Even if you’re just a casual NBA fan, chances are you know exactly who Tyrese Haliburton is. The Indiana Pacers player has established himself as one of the best young point guards in the league. And if you watched his team’s playoff run in 2025,
Fantasy hoops mavens love the two Hoosier State superstars. Looking at the box scores, it's understandable why.
There were no shortage of incredible reaction shots to Tyrese Haliburton's game-tying shot at the end of regulation in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, but one of them from a prominent superstar athlete won't be seen.
The Indiana Pacers, after a Game 2 loss, showcased a remarkable offensive surge in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring