One thing is clear – We need the Knicks – the runners series can only compete in seven games after the Pacers won an incredible comeback.
Tyrese Haliburton was the man at the moment of Indiana's 138-135 victory. But he wouldn't have been in that position without Aaron Nesmith, who hit six threes in the fourth quarter to inspire his team's comeback.
He ended the night with 30 points, two rebounds, two blocks and a 9-13 record, with a 3-point shooting percentage of 8-9 – his damn life!
But it was Halliburton who stole the show, playing what seemed to be a third, winning the Pacers on the final buzzer, absolutely bouncing wildly.
Tyrese Haliburton with shooter touch, garden shocked
Free basketball
– Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 22, 2025
However, the camera was reviewed and his feet were online, so the game was sent to Indiana's OT that was able to turn it off.
This is Harry's fourth win in the last 30 seconds of 4Q or OT, winning the game or gaming FG…only in the playoffs! This is the most since the 1998 playoffs!
Not to mention, Halliburton didn't miss the shot in the last 30 seconds of the clutch game in the playoffs.
The NBA world can't believe their witnesses. Some of the best and most lively reactions to the game are as follows:
Those who say Halliburton is overrated, I wonder what their source is? 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
– Victor Oladipo (@vicoladipo) May 22, 2025
Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks make a comeback! ! This is the best game in the entire playoffs and the NBA's best game of the year!
– Earvin Magic Johnson (@magicjohnson) May 22, 2025
Pacers pic.twitter.com/BM2N1JMWAG
– 💫 (@newmediasports_) May 22, 2025
Over the past 20 years, NBA teams have won playoff games after winning more than 14 points with less than three minutes left in the fourth quarter:
The Walker tonight.
That's it. pic.twitter.com/t5jzmln912
— Greg Harvey (@betweenthenums) May 22, 2025
Before tonight, in the NBA playoff game, the teams that left 1:00 to lead 9+ by 9+ are 1434-0.
The Pacers just scored 1434-1. pic.twitter.com/dzcqr6gjsk
– Oddsshark (@oddsshark) May 22, 2025
Pacers Every time you think they are dead pic.twitter.com/ozgbs1inhh
– Trevor Lane (@trevor_lane) May 22, 2025
Indiana coach Rick Carlisle was asked if he wanted Haliburton to not make a suffocating gesture: “Tyrese won the right to do whatever he wanted.”
Game 2 will be in New York again and the Knicks seem to have to win.
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