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a day ago
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"They teach you that lesson more than anybody else in the league the hard way" - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to shocking Game 1 loss vs. Pacers
"They teach you that lesson more than anybody else in the league the hard way" - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to shocking Game 1 loss vs. Pacers originally appeared on Basketball Network. The Oklahoma City Thunder were comfortably up 94-79 over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. With 9:42 left in the game, it looked like the Thunder were headed for another double-digit win. However, the Pacers proved once again that it's not over until the final buzzer sounds. Advertisement Rick Carlisle's team battled back and put themselves in a position to steal a victory. With the game on the line, they once again turned to superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who hit a game-winning shot with 0.3 left on the clock. The Thunder still had one final chance to win the game, but Hali had already written the script. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a great game, finishing with 38 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals. But his efforts went for naught as the Thunder found themselves down 1-0 in the series. "It happened so fast. I feel like we got matched," said the 2025 NBA MVP. "He got down going right, pulled up from the middy, and knocked down the shot. I don't know. It didn't feel like anything crazy. He just made a play with time winding down." SGA missed a chance to seal the win Gilgeous-Alexander had a chance to give the Thunder the insurance basket. Advertisement After winning a coach's challenge, OKC, up 110-109, had possession with 22.1 seconds left. Unfortunately for them, Shai's turnaround jumper hit the back rim. Aaron Nesmith pulled down the rebound, and with Carlisle not calling a timeout to set up their final play, the ball wound up in Haliburton's hands, allowing him to hit a 21-footer for the win. "We had control of the game for the most part of it. Now it is a 48-minute game and they teach you that lesson more than anybody else in the league the hard way," added Gilgeous-Alexander. Pacers continue to defy the law of probability This was the Pacers' fourth comeback victory in the 2025 playoffs with a less than five percent probability of winning in the final three minutes of the contest. Advertisement On Thursday night, they had a 3.6 percent chance of winning the game down nine points at 99-108 with 2:42 left and still pulled it off. "We lost the game. I thought we played good enough to win, we just didn't finish the game. Credit to them, they said that's how they played for the whole postseason. They kind of stayed true to themselves and their brand of basketball. They threw in a couple of big shots down the stretch," said Thunder guard Alex Caruso after the game. Pascal Siakam led Indiana's balanced offense with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Myles Turner had 15 points and nine rebounds and Andrew Nembhard and Haliburton each scored 14 — the Pacers point guard also had 10 rebounds and six assists. Obi Toppin added 17 points off the bench on 5-of-8 from the 3-point range. Jalen Williams had 17 points for the Thunder. Luguentz Dort added 15 on 5-of-9 from long range. Advertisement They had the lead for 47 minutes and 59.7 seconds of the game. And yet, the Pacers are up 1-0 in the series. Related: Shaquille O'Neal picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the next face of the NBA: "If he wins a championship this year, it's his league" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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a day ago
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Reggie Miller's Reaction To Tyrese Haliburton's Game-Winner Against Thunder Goes Viral
Reggie Miller's Reaction To Tyrese Haliburton's Game-Winner Against Thunder Goes Viral originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Tyrese Haliburton sent the basketball world into a frenzy by hitting the game-winner for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Pacers icon Reggie Miller was watching the action unfold from his house with his family, and he shared their reaction to the game-winner on Instagram. Advertisement "I think this was all of Pacers Nation at the closing of Game 1!!! Well done, Tyrese Haliburton." That might have been the reaction for a majority of the neutrals following the game as well. It was a magical moment on the biggest stage by a player who is making a habit of hitting big shots in the playoffs. Haliburton has now made four go-ahead or game-tying shots in the final five seconds of regulation or overtime in this postseason. This fourth one was a long two-pointer over Thunder guard Cason Wallace that put the Pacers up 111-110 with 0.3 seconds remaining. It was their first lead of the night and would be the final score as well. Advertisement Prior to this, Haliburton had made the game-tying buzzer-beater at the end of regulation against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Miller was calling that game for TNT at Madison Square Garden, and Haliburton decided to pay tribute by recreating his iconic choke celebration after that shot. Haliburton thought he had won the game with a three-pointer, but realized later that his toe was on the line. The Pacers would go on to win in overtime, to spare his blushes. Miller certainly was a happy man that night, and he probably wishes he was calling the Finals as well. Getting to watch the games with his family and having moments like this is quite special, too, though. For his career, Haliburton has now made five go-ahead or game-tying shots in the final five seconds of regulation or overtime in the playoffs. That is tied with Miller for the second-most since the 1997 playoffs, with only LeBron James (eight) ahead of them. Advertisement It's safe to say that the Pacers have found their heir apparent to Miller. It will be interesting to see if Haliburton can pull off what Miller couldn't, which is to win the title. Miller led the Pacers to the 2000 NBA Finals, where they took on a Los Angeles Lakers team led by Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. They battled hard in that series but would ultimately lose in six games. Haliburton's Pacers have already done something that Miller's didn't. That team had fallen down 2-0 to the Lakers and never led in the series, while this one is up 1-0. Belief is growing among fans that this could be the year that they finally win their first NBA title. Miller and his family's reaction to this win isn't the only one that has gone viral. A clip of fans at Indianapolis International Airport going wild after Haliburton's shot spread like wildfire on social media. Sports can bring people together in a way that few things can. Seeing all these strangers celebrating together was quite special. They'd be hoping to celebrate again when the Pacers take on the Thunder in Game 2 at Paycom Center on Sunday at 8 PM ET. Advertisement Related: Dwyane Wade Thinks Tyrese Haliburton Is "A Cold Motherf****r" Like Allen Iverson After Game 1 Stunner In NBA Finals This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
3 days ago
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Pacers win Game One of the NBA Finals in wild finish
Tyrese Halliburton has once again stated his case as the most clutch player in the NBA. The Pacers point guard delivered another game-winning basket, this time on the biggest stage, Game One of NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana had trailed the entire game, with turnovers consistently hampering their chances of fighting back. Down by 10 at the final break, the visitors stormed home, with Halliburton draining a mid-range jump shot with 0.3 seconds left to give Indiana the win. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a great display, registering 38 points. However, it will quickly be forgotten with his team now in a 0-1 hole. Oklahoma City fans were left stunned, however their team will have to put it behind them with Game Two at home on Monday now becoming a must-win.
CBC
17-05-2025
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Colby Barnett's early goal powers AFC Toronto over Halifax Tides
Colby Barnett's goal in the sixth minute was the game-winner, as Toronto beat Halifax 1-0.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers: live game updates, stats, play-by-play
Yahoo Sports contributing NBA writer Tom Haberstroh and NBA writer Dan Devine go inside the numbers after Indiana's guard hit another game-winning shot in Game 2 against Cleveland. Hear the full conversation on 'The Big Number' and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.
