Whether it's on a graph or a stat sheet, what the Indiana Pacers did in Game 1 of the NBA Finals is difficult to believe. They trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by 15 points in the fourth quarter before rallying to win 111-110 on Tyrese Haliburton's fourth tying or go-ahead shot in crunch time in these playoffs.

The Indiana Pacers won Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals and made a little franchise history in the process. Tyrese Haliburton hit an incredible game-winning shot to give the Pacers a 111–110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 Thursday night.

Thunder Make NBA Finals History During Game 1 vs. Pacers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA Finals tipped off on Thursday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently hosting the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. Oklahoma City got off to a hot start in the game as they led Indiana 29-20 at the end of the first quarter.