The Knicks could’ve warned Oklahoma City that was coming. It wouldn’t have helped. That’s how clutch Tyrese Haliburton has been.
Maybe Haliburton wasn’t great, but he was clutch — like he’s been these entire playoffs. He hit a dagger with 0.3 seconds left to give the Pacers their first lead of the night at the only point of the night that ultimately mattered.
The Pacers stormed back for a 111-110 upset in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a tilt everybody expected them to lose. But they’ve built this playoff run on exceeding expectations. And Haliburton is building a legacy as a clutch winner.
“I’m obviously confident in my ability and feel like if I can get to that spot, I feel very comfortable in there,” said Haliburton, who had 14 points, 10 boards, six assists and another iconic moment. “So yeah, it’s a shot I’ve worked on a million times, and I’ll work on it a million times more. Just have confidence in that shot.”
