Tyrese Haliburtons Heroic Shot Leads Pacers to Late Comeback NBA Finals Win in Game 1

The Indiana Pacers pulled off another thrilling comeback to steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 to take a 1-0 lead in the championship round. Trailing by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter, the Pacers fought back with a 12-2 run to take their first lead of the night with just 0.3 seconds remaining. Guard Tyrese Haliburton hit a pull-up 2-point jumper that proved to be the game winner. Haliburton finished with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists, while the Thunder wasted a 38-point performance from MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. For nearly 48 minutes, Oklahoma City looked to be in position to take a 1-0 lead, thanks in large part to its suffocating defense. The Thunder forced 25 turnovers, including 19 in the first half. However, their offense was unable to take advantage, scoring only 11 points off the takeaways. Before Haliburton's game-winner, Gilgeous-Alexander missed his own pull-up 2 that would have given his team a three-point lead. Indiana survived despite a quiet night from Haliburton before his heroic shot. The Pacers were led in scoring by Pascal Siakam, who finished with 19 points. Indiana ultimately had a balanced attack, with all five starters and six players overall scoring in double figures. The Pacers' 3-point shooting played a massive role in their comeback, as they finished 18-of-39 from deep, a 46.2% clip. Reserve forward Obi Toppin helped swing the game, draining five 3s off the bench. The Indiana Pacers' victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a thrilling and dramatic one, as they fought back from a significant deficit to steal the win from the Oklahoma City Thunder. With their balanced attack and strong 3-point shooting, the Pacers showed why they are a team to be reckoned with in this championship round.