The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, and Tyrese Haliburton added insult to injury after nailing the game winner. Haliburton hit a miraculous 3-point shot to tie the game while drawing a foul with three seconds remaining.
The Pacers star went on to hit the game-winning free throw. Giannis Antetokounmpo drove the length of the floor but missed the final shot as the Pacers snatched the improbable 115-114 win over the Bucks.
Haliburton finished the game with 14 points (four of which came on the final sequence) and 10 assists. After the game, things turned interesting as Haliburton tapped his wrist, clearly mimicking Damian Lillard's signature "Dame Time" celebration.
Here's a look at Haliburton's gesture that had social media buzzing.
Tyrese Haliburton once again pulled out Damian Lillard's signature celebration after the Pacers' win over the Bucks.
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This is not the first time Haliburton has mocked Lillard. Haliburton pulled a similar move trolling Lillard during a 2023 matchup against the Bucks.
Tyrese Haliburton mocking Dame Time: "I know what time it is." pic.twitter.com/5jDLi6nrrA
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Back in 2023, Lillard indicating he did not have a problem with Haliburton hitting his signature celebration.
"Damian Lillard tells me he was fine with Tyrese Haliburton doing a Dame Time wrist tap as the Pacers knocked the Bucks out of the semifinals - 'it's a sign of respect,'" Fox Sports' Rachel Nichols detailed in a Dec. 7, 2023, message on X. "Still, he notes 'today was his day - we'll have ours.'"
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This story was originally published March 11, 2025 at 11:33 PM.