The run that the Indiana Pacers and star guard Tyrese Haliburton have been on in the playoffs this season has been special. After coming back to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers are just three wins away from their first championship in franchise history.
All postseason long, Haliburton has been clutch. Every time he shoots a clutch shot, fans expect it to go in.
That same thing happened in Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton nailed a tough pull-up jumper with just 0.3 seconds left to seal the win for Indiana.
Due to his clutch theatrics, Haliburton has earned a new nickname heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
As shared by Bleacher Report, Basketball Reference has coined a new nickname for Haliburton. He is now known as Tyrese "The Moment" Haliburton.
Haliburton's new nickname is extremely fitting. He has now made 13 of his 15 shots in game-tying or winning circumstances this season.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center.
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Indiana will play Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder on Sunday night. Haliburton will need to continue playing at a high level and making plays in clutch situations for the Pacers to win it all.
All season long, there has been a debate about Haliburton. Is he overrated or a legitimate rising superstar? He is starting to answer that question.
As for Indiana as a team, the Pacers continue finding ways to win. They were down by nine points with just under three minutes remaining in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Regardless of whether or not they win a championship, this has been a special season with the franchise having a very bright outlook for the future.