The NBA Finals Game 1 saw the Indiana Pacers defy expectations by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 after trailing significantly in the final minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points initially establishing a strong lead, but the Pacers showcased their resilience by mounting a comeback spearheaded by Tyrese Haliburton, whose last-second basket secured the game. This victory marked the Pacers' fifth comeback from a deficit of 15 points or more in the playoffs, setting an NBA record and demonstrating their tenacity and teamwork.
Just as he had against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, he did not miss when it mattered. His basket put the Pacers up 111-110 and won them the game.
We're just a really resilient group, I'm just really proud of this group. We keep believing and we stay together. It ain't over til it's over.
That's a really good team, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said. Credit them for not only tonight but their run.
On 29 April, they trailed Milwaukee 118-111 with 34.6 seconds left in overtime and won 119-118.
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