Mike Vorkunov: This was Tyrese Haliburton’s 4th game-tying or game-winning shot in final 1.3 seconds of 4th quarter or OT in these playoffs. All with Indy down. One in each series: Game 5 vs. Bucks (1.3 seconds left) Game 2 vs. Cavaliers (1.1 seconds) Game 1 vs. Knicks (4th Q buzzer) Game 1 vs. Thunder (0.3 sec) No player has made more than 2 of these shots in one postseason going back to the 1997 playoffs, according to @basketball-reference.com (that’s as far back as they go). Haliburton doubled that already.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
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David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Tyrese Haliburton rightly will get the headlines for his (latest) game-winner, in Game 1 of the Finals. But the Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with great fourth-quarter play at both ends, including the last stop on the NBA’s MVP. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 3:14 AM
Tyrese Haliburton rightly will get the headlines for his (latest) game-winner, in Game 1 of the Finals. But the Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard saved the day, with great fourth-quarter play at both ends, including the last stop on the NBA’s MVP. In @TheAthletic:
nytimes.com/athletic/64074… – 3:14 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Maxey, the basketball and sports worlds react to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner
nbcsports.com/nba/news/caitl… – 2:31 AM
Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Maxey, the basketball and sports worlds react to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner
nbcsports.com/nba/news/caitl… – 2:31 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Haliburton stuns Thunder with game-winner at 0.3 seconds: Pacers take Game 1 sportando.basketball/en/haliburton-… – 1:44 AM
Haliburton stuns Thunder with game-winner at 0.3 seconds: Pacers take Game 1 sportando.basketball/en/haliburton-… – 1:44 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
What kind of confidence does it take to pull off these playoff comebacks, hit game winners in the Finals? ‘When I get off the bus, when I put on my shoes,’ there is no doubt, Tyrese Haliburton said, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/64071… – 12:45 AM
What kind of confidence does it take to pull off these playoff comebacks, hit game winners in the Finals? ‘When I get off the bus, when I put on my shoes,’ there is no doubt, Tyrese Haliburton said, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/64071… – 12:45 AM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Brock Richard Purdy
Tyrese John Haliburton pic.x.com/Xwe4PEC8FR – 12:32 AM
Brock Richard Purdy
Tyrese John Haliburton pic.x.com/Xwe4PEC8FR – 12:32 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton — after yet another game-winner — put his Puma Hali 1s, which were introduced today, on the table at his presser.
Couldn’t time it any better. There’s the ad. pic.x.com/Rj8RePIxBy – 12:23 AM
Tyrese Haliburton — after yet another game-winner — put his Puma Hali 1s, which were introduced today, on the table at his presser.
Couldn’t time it any better. There’s the ad. pic.x.com/Rj8RePIxBy – 12:23 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Tyrese Haliburton is the ONLY player with three go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds in a single postseason.
He’s got more of those in the 2025 postseason than Kobe Bryant had in his entire career.
Since play-by-play began in 96, LeBron is only player with more than Hali. – 11:47 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is the ONLY player with three go-ahead shots in the final 5 seconds in a single postseason.
He’s got more of those in the 2025 postseason than Kobe Bryant had in his entire career.
Since play-by-play began in 96, LeBron is only player with more than Hali. – 11:47 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Haliburton celebrating with his dad after winning his first NBA Finals game 😂 pic.x.com/MIj8cFyWWu – 11:37 PM
Tyrese Haliburton celebrating with his dad after winning his first NBA Finals game 😂 pic.x.com/MIj8cFyWWu – 11:37 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Haliburton’s shot and the (seemingly inevitable) Indy late-game comeback will be the prevalent talking points, but don’t sleep on the Pacers knocking off the turnovers. They had 19 in the first half and finished the game with 25. Got back to who they are. AK – 11:15 PM
Haliburton’s shot and the (seemingly inevitable) Indy late-game comeback will be the prevalent talking points, but don’t sleep on the Pacers knocking off the turnovers. They had 19 in the first half and finished the game with 25. Got back to who they are. AK – 11:15 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Tyrese Haliburton is shooting an eFG% of 59% in one-on-one situations so far this postseason. – 11:13 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is shooting an eFG% of 59% in one-on-one situations so far this postseason. – 11:13 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
I was here for Aaron Gordon’s buzzer beater in Game 1 of the second round series and I can tell you this building is a hell of a lot quieter after what Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers just did tonight. Though maybe not as quiet as the Garden after that Game 1. These playoffs – 11:13 PM
I was here for Aaron Gordon’s buzzer beater in Game 1 of the second round series and I can tell you this building is a hell of a lot quieter after what Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers just did tonight. Though maybe not as quiet as the Garden after that Game 1. These playoffs – 11:13 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
OKC wins TO battle 24-6 and takes 16 more shots & gets 38 points from SGA (and five 3s from Lu Dort) and still lose because the Pacers wouldn’t let go of the rope and Haliburton is cash at the buzzer. Pacers win 111-110 after trailing every minute of the game. Wild. – 11:12 PM
OKC wins TO battle 24-6 and takes 16 more shots & gets 38 points from SGA (and five 3s from Lu Dort) and still lose because the Pacers wouldn’t let go of the rope and Haliburton is cash at the buzzer. Pacers win 111-110 after trailing every minute of the game. Wild. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
They really voted Tyrese Haliburton as the most overrated player in the NBA. They really said he’s not a superstar. Fun start to this series! The Pacers are one of the most resilient teams I can remember. Winning that game despite committing 25 turnovers is just absurd – 11:11 PM
They really voted Tyrese Haliburton as the most overrated player in the NBA. They really said he’s not a superstar. Fun start to this series! The Pacers are one of the most resilient teams I can remember. Winning that game despite committing 25 turnovers is just absurd – 11:11 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
“Basketball is fun,” – Haliburton after nailing the game winner. – 11:09 PM
“Basketball is fun,” – Haliburton after nailing the game winner. – 11:09 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Similar late collapse for the Thunder to Game 1 of the Denver series. Controlled almost the entire night, double digit lead in the fourth, everything melted away late and they were beat by a dagger jumper (Aaron Gordon then, Tyrese Haliburton tonight). Sets up a deep series. – 11:09 PM
Similar late collapse for the Thunder to Game 1 of the Denver series. Controlled almost the entire night, double digit lead in the fourth, everything melted away late and they were beat by a dagger jumper (Aaron Gordon then, Tyrese Haliburton tonight). Sets up a deep series. – 11:09 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
It’s over. Pacers trailed for all but 45 seconds.
But they got a stop, then Haliburton made yet another game-winning jumper. They win 111-110.
Pacers now 4-0 in Game 1s this postseason. – 11:07 PM
It’s over. Pacers trailed for all but 45 seconds.
But they got a stop, then Haliburton made yet another game-winning jumper. They win 111-110.
Pacers now 4-0 in Game 1s this postseason. – 11:07 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
If Haliburton had missed people would have been screaming about not calling the timeout – 11:07 PM
If Haliburton had missed people would have been screaming about not calling the timeout – 11:07 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
TYRESE HALIBURTON! NOT BAD FOR A “BORING” FINALS MATCHUP, HUH – 11:05 PM
TYRESE HALIBURTON! NOT BAD FOR A “BORING” FINALS MATCHUP, HUH – 11:05 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tyrese Haliburton hits a looong 2 with .3 seconds to go.
Indiana’s first lead of the night.
111-110. – 11:04 PM
Tyrese Haliburton hits a looong 2 with .3 seconds to go.
Indiana’s first lead of the night.
111-110. – 11:04 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
My goodness…the Pacers first lead of the game comes on a Tyrese Haliburton jumper with 0.3 left. 111-110.
WOW – 11:04 PM
My goodness…the Pacers first lead of the game comes on a Tyrese Haliburton jumper with 0.3 left. 111-110.
WOW – 11:04 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers have their first lead with 0.3 seconds left.
Haliburton again from the right side after a SGA miss. – 11:04 PM
Pacers have their first lead with 0.3 seconds left.
Haliburton again from the right side after a SGA miss. – 11:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tyrese Haliburton again. Indiana is going to steal Game 1. OKC is down 1 with .3 seconds left. – 11:04 PM
Tyrese Haliburton again. Indiana is going to steal Game 1. OKC is down 1 with .3 seconds left. – 11:04 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
I will never stop hating Haliburton passing outside for a three point shot instead of taking a layup… – 10:53 PM
I will never stop hating Haliburton passing outside for a three point shot instead of taking a layup… – 10:53 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haha Siakam pretended to tie his shoe in front of the free throw line to give the bench more time to consider challenging the foul. Haliburton signaled that his arm was held.
Instead, two FTs for SGA (32pts). – 10:52 PM
Haha Siakam pretended to tie his shoe in front of the free throw line to give the bench more time to consider challenging the foul. Haliburton signaled that his arm was held.
Instead, two FTs for SGA (32pts). – 10:52 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Pacers miss two chippies underneath the basket, then toss the inbounds pass away to J-Dub for a dunk. The little things.
92-79, 9:42 remaining.
When Haliburton returns, he has to assume a scoring posture – 10:34 PM
Pacers miss two chippies underneath the basket, then toss the inbounds pass away to J-Dub for a dunk. The little things.
92-79, 9:42 remaining.
When Haliburton returns, he has to assume a scoring posture – 10:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bennedict Mathurin cost the Thunder a challenge. Your reminder that Mathurin, not Siakam or Haliburton, led the Pacers in free throw attempts per game this regular season. – 10:22 PM
Bennedict Mathurin cost the Thunder a challenge. Your reminder that Mathurin, not Siakam or Haliburton, led the Pacers in free throw attempts per game this regular season. – 10:22 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault wants a timeout with OKC up 6 after that Haliburton triple. There are so many ways OKC is playing well, but also the chance to play even better. Most notably capitalizing on second chances more and off Pacers turnovers. – 9:21 PM
Mark Daigneault wants a timeout with OKC up 6 after that Haliburton triple. There are so many ways OKC is playing well, but also the chance to play even better. Most notably capitalizing on second chances more and off Pacers turnovers. – 9:21 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
29-20 Thunder after 1Q and SGA being super aggressive, has 12 on 11 shots. Thunder able to contain Haliburton (1/3) while mostly staying at home (Pacers 3/9 from 3. Does not bode well. – 9:09 PM
29-20 Thunder after 1Q and SGA being super aggressive, has 12 on 11 shots. Thunder able to contain Haliburton (1/3) while mostly staying at home (Pacers 3/9 from 3. Does not bode well. – 9:09 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“If you’re going to say a guy doesn’t have a work ethic, you better be sure.”
Pacers Radio PxP announcer @Mark_J_Boyle goes to bat for Tyrese Haliburton against his naysayers. pic.x.com/dARAQhnInu – 8:05 PM
“If you’re going to say a guy doesn’t have a work ethic, you better be sure.”
Pacers Radio PxP announcer @Mark_J_Boyle goes to bat for Tyrese Haliburton against his naysayers. pic.x.com/dARAQhnInu – 8:05 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I think he’s box office now…I’m excited to see him play.”
2008 NBA Champ Tony Allen (@aa000G9) on why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA superstar, but not Tyrese Haliburton.
Hear Give and Go w @WorldWideWob & @adaniels33 every weekday at 1pm ET on NBA Radio, Ch. 86. pic.x.com/jYYDYbfBgm – 6:46 PM
“I think he’s box office now…I’m excited to see him play.”
2008 NBA Champ Tony Allen (@aa000G9) on why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an NBA superstar, but not Tyrese Haliburton.
Hear Give and Go w @WorldWideWob & @adaniels33 every weekday at 1pm ET on NBA Radio, Ch. 86. pic.x.com/jYYDYbfBgm – 6:46 PM
Sergio Gonzalez @thatgonzalez
Outstanding read ahead of the NBA Finals here from @curlyfro, who has been up close with Ty Haliburton throughout this playoff run.
nytimes.com/athletic/64042… – 9:28 AM
Outstanding read ahead of the NBA Finals here from @curlyfro, who has been up close with Ty Haliburton throughout this playoff run.
nytimes.com/athletic/64042… – 9:28 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
0 of the top 30 most-followed NBA players on Instagram are in the Finals
SGA is 31st. Haliburton is just outside the top 50 pic.x.com/ZQsCK7cn42 – 9:00 AM
0 of the top 30 most-followed NBA players on Instagram are in the Finals
SGA is 31st. Haliburton is just outside the top 50 pic.x.com/ZQsCK7cn42 – 9:00 AM
More on this storyline
Tony East: Haliburton: “I think we’re just really resilient group. We do a good job just sticking in and settling into the game.” -via Bluesky / June 6, 2025
Keerthika Uthayakumar: Haliburton has made 13 of 15 shots to tie or take the lead in the final 90 seconds of the 4th or OT this season, regular season & playoffs. His 86.7 FG% on those shots is the highest in a single season over the last 27 years (min. 15 attempts). -via Bluesky / June 6, 2025
Mike Beuoy: The 2025 Indiana Pacers: They have us surrounded, the poor bastards. Automatic: What’s Hali’s clutch scoring WPA after tonight lmaoooo it might be the highest in a single postseason run. Mike Beuoy: by far. -via Twitter @inpredict / June 6, 2025