Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in stunning Game 1 comeback
espn.comPublished: 5/22/2025
Summary
The Indiana Pacers stunned the New York Knicks with a thrilling 138-135 victory in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals. Despite trailing by 14 points late in regulation, the Pacers made a comeback fueled by Tyrese Haliburton's pivotal jump shot, which tied the game and led them into overtime. Haliburton initially thought he had won but later revealed it was a 2-pointer. The Pacers' resilience and clutch performance saw them secure their first series victory, with Haliburton and Paul Nesmith each scoring over 30 points.