Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend appears to have heated NBA Finals moment with Thunder fans
Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend seemingly had a tense exchange with someone in the stands during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
Jade Jones, who made the trip to Oklahoma City to support the Pacers guard, appeared to argue with Thunder fans at Paycom Center, as seen in a video on social media.
Jones stood up and pointed her finger in the direction of Thunder fans dressed in blue t-shirts, however, they weren't seen in the video.
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It's unclear what exactly was said, though Jones didn't seem happy.
Jones, who is a former Iowa State cheerleader, has supported Haliburton throughout the Pacers' playoff run — and she didn't back down from dishing trash talk at Knicks fans during the Eastern Conference Finals.
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3 Jade Jones, the girlfriend of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, appeared to exchange words with Thunder fans during Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2025.
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The couple, who began dating while they were students at Iowa State, celebrated six years together in April.
Jones skipped out of Paycom Center after Haliburton hit the game-winner with 0.3 seconds left to steal Game 1 on Thursday.
3 Jade Jones, the girlfriend of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, before Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on June 8, 2025.
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Things didn't go as well for Indiana on Sunday.
The Thunder steamrolled the Pacers in Game 2, 123-107, to even the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
Oklahoma City was in control throughout the entire game, holding a 23-point lead in the second quarter.
3 Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton brings the ball up court during Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder on June 8, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Haliburton finished with 17 points, three rebounds and six assists.
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 34 points for the Thunder — after he totaled 38 points in Game 1.
His 72 points in this finals is the most points by a player in their first two NBA Finals games in history, surpassing Allen Iverson's previous best of 71.
The NBA Finals shifts to Indiana for Games 3 and 4 on Wednesday and Friday.
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