Tyrese Haliburton led the Indiana Pacers to a stunning Game 1 victory in the 2025 NBA Finals, completing a remarkable comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While trailing by 15 points with under five minutes remaining,

“He’s just a great player and has showed up for us since he’s gotten here,” said Haliburton’s backup, T.J. McConnell, “but has really taken (it) to another level in these playoffs, especially toward the end of the game. He’s just an incredible player who loves having the ball in his hands in those moments and has continued to show up.”