Tyrese Haliburton is taking the Pacers on quite the playoff run, and his magic isn't done just yet.
Indiana is keeping pace with the Boston Celtics through Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the All-Star guard has a lot to do with it.
Typically known for his elite playmaking, Haliburton is showcasing an excellent level of shotmaking, especially at the end of quarters. He drained two ridiculous shots to close out the second and third quarters, shocking the TD Garden crowd.
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Tyrese Haliburton's 3-pointers in Game 1 vs. Celtics
Haliburton had quite the performance in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He posted a double-double with points and assists, but his 3-point shooting was what stood out.
With just a few seconds before halftime, Haliburton pulled a 3 from the Celtics' half-court logo. It tied the game at 64 heading into the break.
Tyrese Haliburton from THE LOGO before the half 🤯 pic.twitter.com/AorA1E4AwI
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 22, 2024
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The halftime break wasn't enough to cool down Haliburton, though. He closed out the third quarter with another wild shot. This one wasn't as long, but a double-clutch bank shot from the left wing counts all the same.
TYRESE HALIBURTON BANKS IT IN 🚨 pic.twitter.com/fC4gXbIy6O
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 22, 2024
Tyrese Haliburton Game 1 stats
- Points: 25
- Rebounds: 3
- Assists: 10
- Steals: 3
- Blocks: 1
- FGs: 8/18
- 3-pt FGs: 6/14
- FTs: 3/3
- TOs: 3
Celtics vs. Pacers schedule, scores, results
| Game | Date | Site | Time (ET) | TV Channel/Live stream |
| 1 | May 21 | Boston | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 2 | May 23 | Boston | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 3 | May 25 | Indianapolis | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| 4 | May 27 | Indianapolis | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 5* | May 29 | Boston | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 6* | May 31 | Indianapolis | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| 7* | June 2 | Boston | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
* - If necessary