One factor is evident – we NEED the Knicks-Pacers sequence to go to seven video games after an unbelievable comeback OT win by the Pacers.
Tyrese Haliburton was the person of the second in Indiana’s 138-135 victory. However, he wouldn’t have been in that place with out Aaron Nesmith – who hit six threes within the fourth quarter to spark his crew’s comeback.
He completed the night time with 30 factors, two rebounds, two blocks and 9-13 from the sector and 8-9 from three-point vary – the sport of his goddamn life!
However, it was Haliburton who stole the present, hitting what gave the impression to be a 3 to win the Pacers the sport on the last buzzer, with a completely insane bounce shot.
TYRESE HALIBURTON WITH THE SHOOTER’S TOUCH AND THE GARDEN IS STUNNED
FREE BASKETBALL
— Barstool Sports activities (@barstoolsports) Might 22, 2025
Nevertheless, the shot was reviewed and his foot was on the road, so it despatched the sport to OT the place Indiana had been in a position to shut it out.
It was Hali’s FOURTH go-ahead, game-winning, or game-tying FG within the final 30 seconds of 4Q or OT…IN THIS PLAYOFFS ALONE! That ties Ray Allen (4 in 2009) for essentially the most because the 1998 playoffs!
To not point out, Haliburton hasn’t missed a shot within the last 30 seconds of a clutch recreation this playoffs.
The NBA world couldn’t imagine what they had been witnessing. A few of the greatest and most hilarious reactions to the sport and are beneath:
These individuals saying Haliburton was overrated I ponder what their sources had been? 🤔🤔🤔🤔
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) Might 22, 2025
What a comeback victory for the Indiana Pacers vs. the NY Knicks!! This was the most effective recreation of the complete Playoffs and actually the sport of the yr within the NBA!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) Might 22, 2025
This Pacers crew pic.twitter.com/bM2n1jmWAg
— 💫 (@NewMediaSports_) Might 22, 2025
NBA groups in final 20 years to win a street playoff recreation after being down by 14+ factors with lower than three minutes left within the 4th quarter:
The Pacers tonight.
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/T5jzMLn912
— Greg Harvey (@BetweenTheNums) Might 22, 2025
Earlier than tonight, groups main by 9+ with 1:00 left had been 1434-0 in NBA playoff video games.
The Pacers simply made it 1434-1. pic.twitter.com/dzCQR6GJSk
— Odds Shark (@OddsShark) Might 22, 2025
The Pacers each time you assume they’re lifeless pic.twitter.com/oZGbS1inHH
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) Might 22, 2025
Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle is requested whether or not he wished Haliburton hadn’t carried out the choking gesture: “Tyrese has earned the best to do no matter he needs.”
Recreation 2 will as soon as once more be in New York, one which the Knicks seemingly should win.
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