Dwyane Wade’s reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch game-winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals quickly went viral, as the three-time champion couldn’t hold back his excitement, shouting "Superstar!"
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been on a tear throughout the playoffs, hitting clutch shots against every opponent the Pacers have faced. On Friday night, it was the Oklahoma City Thunder’s turn to experience Haliburton’s late-game heroics.
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The Pacers star wasn’t having his best game—until the final seconds. Down by one in the closing moments, Haliburton rose up for a contested pull-up jumper and drilled it, securing a dramatic win and stealing home-court advantage in the NBA Finals.
NBA legend and three-time champion Dwyane Wade’s reaction to the game-winner quickly went viral, as he was one of the many watching live and couldn’t contain himself, going wild the moment Haliburton’s clutch shot dropped.
"Superstar! Superstar!" Wade exclaimed in response to Haliburton’s game-winner.
In these playoffs, Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points, 9.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game. He’s firmly established himself as one of the most clutch performers in recent memory, remarkably hitting a game-winner in every playoff series so far.
Game 2 between the Pacers and Thunder is set for Sunday in Oklahoma City.
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