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Caitlin Clark gets a surprising message from Puma after Tyrese Haliburton's game winning shot
Caitlin Clark gets a surprising message from Puma after Tyrese Haliburton's game winning shot (Image Source: Getty Images)
Thursday, June 5, marked more than just the beginning of the NBA Finals; it kicked off a story fans will remember. The Indiana Pacers faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling
Game
1. The atmosphere was intense, the pressure was high, and the finish? Incredible. One shot decided the game. One tweet blew up on social media. Then, a brand's quick three-word reply added an unexpected twist, connecting stars
Tyrese Haliburton
and
Caitlin Clark
like never before.
The New Shoes and Tyrese Haliburton's Big Shot steal the show.
Tyrese Haliburton plays for the Indiana Pacers. He scored the game-winning shot on Thursday night. It took place in Indianapolis. From only inside the three-point line, he took the shot. The ball went in. The Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111–110.
The Indiana Pacers had come back before. They had also won dramatically in earlier playoff games. Against the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, they had done it before, but Game 1 of the finals was even more intense.
The Indiana Pacers made 19 turnovers in the first half alone; they trailed by 15 points with 9:42 left. Still, they kept fighting. Tyrese Haliburton stated to reporters, 'When I stepped off the bus and put on my shoes, I believe we could win.'
His remarks regarding his shoes were significant. Thursday night was his first game wearing his new Puma Signature shoes. He declared, "We like chaos; it was ugly, yet we believed.
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We never think it's over."
Tyrese Haliburton ended with 26 points and seven assists. The Indiana Pacers took the lead in the NBA Finals thanks to his last shot.
Caitlin
Clark's Tweet Gets a Quick Reply from Puma
Caitlin Clark shared on social media soon after the game. She plays for the Indiana Fever. Her tweet stated, "YOU CANNOT make it up." She and Tyrese Haliburton are well-known buddies. They have often backed one another over the past two years.
Puma Basketball reacted soon after her tweet, 'YOU REALLY CAN'T.'
It was just three words, yet supporters noted. Puma once tried to sign Caitlin Clark. But in early 2024, she chose to join Nike instead. Many people online said that if she had chosen Puma, she might already have her own shoe by now.
Caitlin Clark isn't on the court right now. She picked up a quad injury during the May 24 game against the New York Liberty. She's likely to miss Saturday's game against the Chicago Sky. For now, there's no confirmed date for her return.
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