Pacers’ Last-Second Miracle: Haliburton’s Game-Winner Stuns Thunder in NBA Finals Game 1

The Indiana Pacers executed a stunning 15-point fourth-quarter comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder, securing a 111-101 victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds remaining sealed the win for the Pacers, who have now advanced to Game 2 of the Finals with a commanding lead in the series. The Thunder entered the game as favorites, but the Pacers’ relentless third-quarter surge, led by a 15-4 run, forced a late-game showdown. Haliburton’s heroics capped off a remarkable performance, with the Pacers delivering the first NBA Finals victory in their history since 2000. The series will continue on Sunday night in Oklahoma City as the Thunder look to regain momentum in a closely contested NBA Finals.