Tyrese Haliburton is on historic run of clutch shots in NBA playoffs

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Tyrese Haliburton is on historic run of clutch shots in NBA playoffs

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives
By Stephen M. Smith | Last updated Jun 6, 2025 7:13 PM ET

He has taken on the form of a superhero for a team very few thought would be in the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton is rising as a superstar before our eyes in the playoffs for Indiana. He’s taken the big shots in crunch moments in matchups from the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs to the finals. Whether it was against Milwaukee, Cleveland, New York, or Oklahoma City, the ball seems to find itself in Haliburton’s hands at the right time.

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The 25-year-old came up cash money once again Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

He was able to ruin a near 40-point (38) performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with a big shot. Haliburton did not have his best game, scoring jut 14 points on six-of-13 shooting, but he was special at the moment it mattered.

He continues to answer Stephen A. Smith’s thoughts in crucial moments where he feels Haliburton is not a star yet.

Game 2 is Sunday in OKC and it will another opportunity for Haliburton to produce.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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