Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals has concluded, with the Indiana Pacers securing a dramatic 111-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The intensity of the match stayed high right down to the final second.
And we have to say—the Pacers may have just found their new era playoff hero in Tyrese Haliburton, who hit a game-winning pull-up jumper with just 0.3 seconds left. In the end, everyone could agree: what a comeback. Right after that, Iowa State officials are celebrating his clutch game-winner with a simple five-word response.
Iowa State Reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s Clutch Game-Winning Shot
The Pacers vs. Thunder Game 1 was a perfect example of what an NBA Finals game should be. Every single moment had fans on the edge of their seats, delivering excitement until the final second.
Moments like these become legendary because of players like Haliburton, who once again proved why he thrives under pressure.
From the very beginning, the Thunder controlled the scoreboard for most of the game. However, Haliburton had other plans. The star guard delivered a game-winning pull-up jumper with 0.3 seconds left in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, securing a 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City.
The Pacers rallied from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit and found themselves down 109-110 with 20 seconds left. The Thunder attempted a shot but missed, giving Indiana one last possession.
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With time running out faster than ever, hearts were pounding. Just at that moment, the playoff king, Haliburton, took the shot, a clutch pull-up jumper. It connected. The ball sank into the basket, and the clock showed just 0.3 seconds left.
🚨🔥Tyrese Haliburton GAME WINNER!🔥🚨
🎥: .@GiftedHoops_ (.@WatchPlayback) pic.twitter.com/JAEp9RbsqA
— LC51 (@_LC51_) June 6, 2025
After witnessing such a nerve-racking Game 1, nobody could remain silent. As expected, fans took to social media to pour in their praise for the former Iowa State standout. Iowa State officials also celebrated his heroic moment, remembering their college star. They took to X and wrote, “IT WAS ALWAYS TYRESE. ALWAYS!”
IT WAS ALWAYS TYRESE.
ALWAYS! pic.twitter.com/35w79qvCAc
— Iowa State Men’s Basketball (@CycloneMBB) June 6, 2025
Haliburton, who played two seasons at Iowa State, has been a standout performer throughout the playoffs, averaging 21 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds per game, proving his value on the biggest stage.
Beyond that, NBA fans flooded social media with reactions. Among the most viral responses was: “Unreal shot by Tyrese Haliburton,” tweeted by @vincewolfram15. Another fan, @Digits3App, added, “TYRESE FREAKING HALIBURTON, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!”
TYRESE FREAKING HALIBURTON, ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!
🔥🔥🔥 UNREAL SHOT. pic.twitter.com/oP81ZB1T4s
— Digits Sports App (@Digits3App) June 6, 2025
He is the hero of the day, and the Pacers community is celebrating the moment in every possible way.
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