Tyrese Haliburton’s stunning buzzer-beater in game 1 of the NBA finals left fans in a frenzy, but Dwyane Wade’s reaction stands out the most. The Miami Heat legend celebrated the shot with a viral video, calling Haliburton a superstar. His reaction lit up social media and added to the moment’s excitement.
Haliburton’s Game 1 winner marked his fourth game-winning shot of the playoffs. Each came after the pacers erased a 15-point or more deficit. Pacers have five such comebacks, the most in one postseason since 1998. Their rally in Game 1 is just the second 15-plus point fourth quarter comeback in NBA finals history since 1971.
For Haliburton. The praise from Wade meant a lot. He grew up a huge Heat fan and looked up to Wade during Miami’s title runs. “That means the world,” he said. “That’s pretty fire because … I’m well documented, I was a big Heat fan in that Heat era, and D-Wade is a guy I’ve gotten to know pretty well through agents, our agency. That means the world because he’s a guy I’ve looked up to my whole life,” he further added.
“That means the world.”
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Tyrese Haliburton loved Dwyane Wade's reaction to his game winner in Game 1 🔥
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As the Indiana Pacers continue their title pursuit, his clutch play and support from legends like Wade continue to shape his growing legacy. The recognition will define his rise to stardom.
Tyrese Haliburton’s Heroic Clutch Delivery In Game 1
Haliburton delivered a legendary moment in Game 1 of the NBA finals, hitting a buzzer-beater with 0.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 111-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was his fourth game winner of the postseason, each coming after double-digit comebacks.
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Haliburton’s fearless approach tuned him into a clutch shot. “When it comes to the moments, he wants the ball,” teammate Myles Turner said. The pacers, once overlooked, are now three wins away from a title.
His heroics continue to fuel the Pacers’ magical playoff run. With momentum on their side, the Pacers look ready to fight for every second.
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