- Tyrese Haliburton's late basket secured a 111-110 victory for the Indiana Pacers over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- The Pacers led for only 0.3 seconds, but Haliburton's basket marked the latest game-winning shot in an NBA Finals game since Michael Jordan's throw against Utah Jazz in 1997.
- Haliburton emphasised the team's resilience and determination to fight until the end, regardless of statistical disadvantages.
- Coach Rick Carlisle orchestrated a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback, the largest in a Finals game since 2011, attributing it to the team's experience and perseverance.
- Carlisle highlighted the team's focus on chipping away at the lead and capitalising on opportunities to secure the win.
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