Haliburton Buzzer-Beater and OT Comeback
Pacers Game 1 Win Comes Down to a Toe and a Buzzer
The Pacers Game 1 win over the Knicks was one for the books—literally decided by a toe. With the shot clock fading and the pressure on, Tyrese Haliburton hit a wild buzzer-beater that tied it up 125–125 and forced overtime inside a stunned Madison Square Garden.
That moment alone shook up the East, but the Pacers weren’t done yet.
From Down 17 to Up 3: How the Pacers Flipped the Script
Let’s break it down. With six minutes left, the Knicks were up 17. The Garden was loud, and New York thought they had it wrapped.
But Indy said “not so fast.”
Haliburton dropped 31 points, turned up the energy in OT, and kept the offense rolling. Meanwhile, Aaron Nesmith went OFF for 30 points, proving he’s built for this moment. Then there’s Obi Toppin, who threw down two monster dunks in overtime, capping off the comeback in true highlight-reel fashion.
Final score? Pacers 138, Knicks 135.
Home-Court Advantage: Stolen
Pacers Game 1 comeback 2025, Indy just snatched home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference Finals—and sent a message loud and clear: we’re not just happy to be here.
This wasn’t luck. This was resilience, teamwork, and next-man-up mentality. And MSG? It was quiet after that final buzzer.
What’s Next: Game 2 in The Garden
Now the pressure’s all on New York. Game 2 goes down Friday night, still at Madison Square Garden, but now the Pacers have the edge. If Haliburton keeps playing like this, and the bench keeps stepping up, Indiana might just be dancing all the way to the Finals.
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