Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers eye another upset in OKC as NBA Finals shift to Game 2

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are one more win away from leaving Oklahoma City with complete control of the 2025 NBA Finals.

After stunning the Thunder in Game 1 with a last-second dagger, the Pacers look to pull off another upset when the series resumes Monday (PH time) at the Paycom Center.

Haliburton’s cold-blooded jumper with 0.3 seconds left capped a furious fourth-quarter rally in Indiana’s 111-110 victory—marking the only time the Pacers led all night.

Indiana erased a 15-point deficit behind a balanced scoring attack, with six players in double figures.

Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin provided the punch inside, combining for 36 points, while Haliburton tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists—including the game’s biggest shot.

Now up 1-0, the Pacers are hunting a 2-0 series lead before the Finals shift to Indianapolis.

Game 1 was Indiana’s proof of concept: pace, depth, and resilience. Game 2 is the Pacers’ chance to rewrite the script entirely.

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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]