Haliburton’s Clutch Three Powers Pacers to Stunning 2-0 Lead Over Cavs
Sarah Johnson
May 7, 2025
Brief
Tyrese Haliburton’s last-second three caps Pacers’ stunning comeback, securing 2-0 lead over Cavaliers in NBA playoffs.
In a heart-pounding finish, the Indiana Pacers stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers with a jaw-dropping comeback, snatching a 2-0 series lead in the NBA playoffs. Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers’ young star, etched his name in playoff lore with a clutch stepback three-pointer with just 1.1 seconds left, sealing a 120-119 victory.
Down by 20 points earlier, the Pacers clawed back with grit and precision. Aaron Nesmith’s thunderous dunk and Pascal Siakam’s timely layup set the stage for Haliburton’s heroics. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell poured in a valiant 48 points, but it wasn’t enough to counter Indiana’s late-game surge.
The Cavs, hobbled by injuries to key players like Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, now face an uphill battle. This marks the first time since 1994 that Indiana has taken the first two games of a playoff series on the road—a feat that has fans dreaming of a deep postseason run.
Game 3 shifts to Indiana on Friday, where the Pacers aim to keep their momentum roaring.
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Editor's Comments
Tyrese Haliburton’s shot was colder than an Indiana winter! Cleveland’s defense looked like it was stuck in quicksand, and with Mobley and Garland out, the Cavs might need a miracle—or at least a timeout that actually works.
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