The Indiana Pacers staged an incredible comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 with a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton. This marks the Pacers' first NBA Finals win since 2000.
Pacers overcome 15-point 4th quarter deficit on last second shot to stun Thunder in Game 1 of NBA Finals
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Indiana Pacers staged an incredible comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 with a last-second shot by Tyrese Haliburton. This marks the Pacers' first NBA Finals win since 2000.
Trending- 1 Game 1 of NBA Finals: Thunder led by 15 points early in the fourth quarter.
- 2 Pacers called a timeout and went on a 15-4 run.
- 3 Thunder pulled away to lead by nine.
- 4 Pacers responded with a 10-2 run, trailing by one with 48.1 seconds left.
- 5 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a shot with 11.0 seconds left.
- 6 Tyrese Haliburton made the game-winner with 0.3 seconds left.
- 7 Pacers won 111-110, their first NBA Finals win since 2000.
- 8 Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
- The Pacers take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
- The win reinforces the Pacers' 'team of destiny' narrative this postseason.
- The Thunder suffered a stunning loss despite a strong performance from their MVP.
What: The Indiana Pacers won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a last-second shot after overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit.
When: Thursday night (June 5, 2025).
Where: Indianapolis (inferred home court for Pacers, Game 1); Oklahoma City (location for Game 2).
Why: The Pacers' resilience and ability to execute late in the game, coupled with the Thunder's inability to hold a significant lead, led to the comeback victory.
How: The Pacers went on multiple scoring runs (15-4, 10-2, 12-2) in the fourth quarter, culminating in Tyrese Haliburton's game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left.