Pacers 111-110 Thunder, NBA Finals Game 1: Haliburton Scores Last-Minute Winner

Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-winning shot with 0.3 seconds left on the clock to secure a dramatic 111-110 win for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, 5 June. The Pacers were down by 15 points in the fourth quarter, but a terrific final rally gave them the lead in the final seconds, as well as the crucial win over the finals favourites.

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Updated on: 6 June 2025 5:08 pm

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

NBA: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Indiana Pacers celebrate after winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.

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NBA: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates with forward Aaron Nesmith (23) after making a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Finals: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots a 3-pointer against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

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NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

NBA Basketball: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Basketball: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

NBA Basketball Game: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrateswith center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.

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NBA Basketball Game: Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

NBA Basketball Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City.

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Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace, left, and Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard chase the ball during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series in Oklahoma City.