Once again, Tyrese Haliburton was the hero.
In a dramatic turn of events, the Indiana Pacers overcame a 15-point shortfall to clinch Game 1 of the NBA Finals away at Paycom Center on Thursday, with Haliburton sealing the victory with a decisive pull-up jumper with only 0.3 seconds left on the clock.
This performance is just the latest instance of Haliburton rising to the occasion during these playoffs, repeatedly proving his ability to deliver when it matters most on basketball’s grandest stage. Yet, what do the statistics reveal about his clutch performances?
As per NBA.com, the game-winning shot on Thursday night was Haliburton’s fourth such critical basket in the dying seconds of games this postseason, marking his presence in every playoff round.
But that’s not all!
Since the playoffs of 1997, Haliburton has amassed five go-ahead or game-tying shots in the final five seconds of games. This feat ties him with Pacers icon Reggie Miller and places him just behind Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, according to NBA TV.
“We’ve had to secure victories in a myriad of ways throughout the year,” Haliburton commented post-game. “We’ve encountered numerous unusual wins during the regular season and in the playoffs. So, there’s no reason for things to change now that we’re in the Finals.”
Indeed, Haliburton is quieting his detractors, solidifying his reputation as a legendary clutch player and steering the Pacers to improbable victories.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for Sunday at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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