INDIANA PACERS MAKE COMEBACK TO WIN GAME 1By: Shahid Evans

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The Indiana Pacers secured a thrilling victory in Game 1 after overcoming a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110. Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winning shot, while Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Haliburton contributed 14 points, along with 10 rebounds and 6 assists.

Haliburton expressed pride in his team and emphasized their determination.

“We keep believing. We stay together. It’s not over until it’s over. It’s not over until it hits zero,” said Haliburton, the point guard.

In this postseason, Haliburton has achieved five game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the final five seconds of the fourth quarter or overtime, tying him with Pacers legend Reggie Miller.

With this win, Indiana becomes the sixth team in NBA history to win three Game 1s on the road in a single postseason.

Game 2 is scheduled for June 8th in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center, starting at 8 PM ET on ABC.