Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning 3-pointer to give the Indiana Pacers a 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night. David Richard-Imagn Images

Cyclones in the NBA: Tyrese Haliburton stuns Cleveland, gives Pacers 2-0 lead

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By Dana Becker | Last updated May 6, 2025 9:57 PM ET

Maybe Tyrese Haliburton is really feeding off all that talk of him being the most overrated player in the NBA.

After sending the Milwaukee Bucks packing with a game-winner last week, Haliburton, a former Iowa State standout, gave the Indiana Pacers a 2-0 series lead over the top-seed Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday night with another winning shot.

TYRESE HALIBURTON GAME WINNER.

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Haliburton hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key with the Pacers down, 119-117. The bucket went down with just a second left.

Indiana outscored Cleveland over the final 12 minutes, 36-21, erasing what was once a 32-15 deficit. Haliburton finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists and a blocked shot, making both of his 3-point attempts.

The series now shifts to Indiana, where the Pacers went 30-12 this season.