“It aint over until it is over and the clock hits zero,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said following his buzzer-beater jumper to secure a win in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 5.

Facing a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter and plagued by nearly 20 first-half turnovers, the Pacers displayed resilience on the road.

Haliburton’s shot silenced a rambunctious Paycom Center crowd and gave Indiana a crucial 1-0 series lead.

However, it didn’t come easy.

Oklahoma City, fueled by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (38 points) and Lu Dort’s hot shooting (5-of-9 from three, 15 points), built a 12-point halftime lead (57-45).

The Pacers looked overwhelmed early, committing 19 turnovers in the first 24 minutes, many unforced, showcasing apparent jitte

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