Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner against Cavaliers stuns social media

Tyrese Haliburton called game in the Indiana Pacers‘ miraculous 120-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series on Tuesday.

Down by two points with 27 seconds left in the game, Indiana intercepted Cleveland’s inbound pass, giving it a chance to win the game. Haliburton attacked the basket, but was fouled, sending him to the free throw line.

He made the first, then missed the next, but grabbed the ensuing rebound. Haliburton proceeded to splash a go-ahead step back 3-pointer over Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome with 1.1 seconds remaining. Cleveland’s last-gasp heave couldn’t beat the buzzer, giving Indiana a wild win. It now leads the series 2-0.

The Pacers trailed by as many as 20 points in Game 2 and by seven with 48 seconds left. Since 1997-98, teams are 3-1,640 when trailing by at least seven points in the final minute of the 4th quarter/OT, according to ESPN Research. The Pacers have accounted for two of those wins this postseason.

The shocking Indiana victory prompted reaction from the sports world, including from Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and a fellow Eastern Conference star guard.

TY!!!!!!!! WHAT A WIN !!!!!! @Pacers

— Caitlin Clark (@CaitlinClark22) May 7, 2025

Okaaaaay Tyreese!
Game em then

— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 7, 2025

48 points and a loss? That melt down was so crazy ! Damm don!! Really wanted that one for spider!

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) May 7, 2025

OMG WTHELLY

— Kenny Moore II (@KennyKennyMoe3) May 7, 2025

WOW 🤯 unreal finish#GoCers‼️

— DeForest Buckner (@DeForestBuckner) May 7, 2025

https://t.co/KbAcZ2sIHF pic.twitter.com/8v9ZSzSw0h

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 7, 2025

YES ‘CERSSSSS

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 7, 2025

Source: espn.com