US EditionThe Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-110 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
- The Indiana Pacers edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder by a single point, 111-110, to win the opening game of the 2025 NBA Finals at the Paycom Center on Thursday, June 5.
- The Pacers made their first Finals appearance since 2000, while the Thunder, boasting the NBA’s top regular-season record, returned to the Finals for the first time since 2012, with star player and league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their efforts.
- Despite committing 20 turnovers in the first half, Indiana overcame a 12-point halftime deficit by outscoring the Thunder 35-25 in the second half, with coach Rick Carlisle attributing the comeback to halftime adjustments and improved defense that limited Oklahoma City’s scoring off turnovers.
- With just 0.3 seconds remaining, Tyrese Haliburton delivered the go-ahead basket to give Indiana their first and only lead, clinching a one-point win, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander topped all scorers with 38 points.
- The Pacers secured a surprising 1-0 lead in the series against the heavily favored Thunder, who are-700 odds to win the NBA Finals, with the second matchup set to take place on the evening of June 8 in Oklahoma City.
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Tyrese Haliburton finished off the victory for Indiana with the game-winner in the final second of the 111-110 win over Oklahoma City.
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