Tyrese Haliburton played hero for the Indiana Pacers in a thrilling Game 1 against the New York Knicks, scoring the game-tying shot at the buzzer and contributing significantly to a stunning 14-point comeback, overcoming what was considered a guaranteed win for the Knicks, who held a 99.7% win probability late in regulation. With star performances, including Aaron Nesmith's five three-pointers in the final minutes, the Pacers not only prevailed but took an important 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals, showcasing resilience in a chaotic finish.
“It’s unreal,” Nesmith said. “It’s probably the best feeling in the world for me. I love it when that basket feels like an ocean and anything you toss up, you feel like it’s going to go in. It’s so much fun.”
According to ESPN Analytics, their win probability was 99.7%. Jalen Brunson had returned from foul trouble and was attacking the goal with the balance and GPS in the paint of a peak Allen Iverson.
The Pacers now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven-games series for a trip to the NBA finals after pulling off one of the most improbable finishes in playoff history.
Instead, it was brought to a church-like hush as the Knicks unraveled completely, outscored 31-14 in the final 2:51 of regulation and overtime.
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