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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Indiana Pacers give Tyrese Haliburton a 1-word salute after stunning victory over the Oklahoma City Thunders
Tyrese Haliburton (Image via Trevor Ruszkowski/Imagn Images) Game 1 of the NBA Finals was shocking, to say the least, as the Indiana Pacers gained a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunders by a single point no one saw coming. The Pacers have stunned the crowd over and over again this season during the playoffs. Whether it was the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, or the New York Knicks, they have all fallen at the hands of the Indiana Pacers so far. And now it looks like the Thunders are not exempt from this shocking turn of events either. And it all has been credited to one guy in particular - Tyrese Haliburton. Indiana Pacers know how special Tyrese Haliburton is 25-year-old Tyrese Haliburton has been playing as a point guard for the Indiana Pacers since 2022. He has been a key player in their success so far this season, and the team knows it well. This is why, after their crowd-stunning win at the Thunders home arena at the Paycom Center, the Pacers had a simple yet strong message: paying tribute to their best player. They simply wrote "him." showing how important he has been to their season, and the impact he has had on the team so far. Haliburton was named the most overrated player before the playoffs began. And now people cannot stop singing his praises, as the young player leads his team on the path of glory. Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers sink the OKC Thunders at the last second The last quarter of the game began with the OKC Thunders leading by 15 points. But it didn't matter when, at the very last second of the game, Tyrese Haliburton managed to score, which led them past the Thunders and become winners of Game 1. During his postgame interview, Haliburton said: "Man, basketball is fun... Winning is fun." Fans can surely understand how important this win was for the team, who have been the underdogs this whole Playoff season. But one after the other, the Pacers have managed to eliminate heavyweights like the Bucks, the Cavaliers, and the Knicks . And if the Thunders are not careful enough, their opponents will make a clean sweep before they can even understand what's happening. Also Read: Indiana Pacers stun the crowd with an edging victory against the Oklahoma City Thunders during Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Druski graces Paycom Center for some Game 1 action between the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers
Druski (Image via Getty) The NBA Finals are underway, as the Oklahoma City Thunders come face-to-face with the Indiana Pacers during Game 1 at the former's home arena. Paycom Center is packed with fans, who have also spotted some celebrities in the mix. Comedian and actor Druski made his presence known at the June 5 game, as the NBA Finals kicked off in the city of the Thunders. Druski attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma city Druski is a comedian and actor who has also been part of quite a few music videos for artists like Drake and Jack Harlow. He was spotted amongst the crowd at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the home team, i.e. the Oklahoma City Thunders and the Indiana Pacers. Whether the Maryland native is backing the Thunders or the Pacers, fans have yet to find out. — NBA (@NBA) He was seen sitting courtside with some friends and was captured enjoying a drink while chatting. The game kicks off the finals for the season, as the two Conference winners - OKC Thunders for the West and Indiana Pacers for the East come face to face for the first time during the playoff season. Meanwhile, Druski also has a message for the NBA fans, and it's all in good fun. The Oklahoma City Thunders are leading against the Indiana Pacers The Thunders are leading the game currently, as the third quarter of Game 1 comes to an end. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Binh Hung: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo They scored more than the Pacers in both Q1 and Q2, creating a huge difference in the scoreline. The Pacers managed to pull back a little by scoring more in Q3, but the Thunders are still leading, 85 to 76. Now, with the final leg of the game underway, it looks like one team is definitely doing better than the other. The OKC Thunders have had tremendous success this season, having topped their conference in the regular season as the #1 seed. And even in the Playoffs, they have performed spectacularly so far. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading Game 1 against the Pacers with the top score for the night as his team looks for another victory this season. Also Read: 'Get your hands off me': Shaquille O'Neal throws Stephen A Smith out during pregame show in a lighthearted moment
