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Watch: Tyrese Haliburton banks in third-quarter buzzer-beater

By Sean Keane | Last updated May 21, 2024 10:28 PM ET

It’s becoming a theme in Game 1. Boston takes a lead with a big run, then Tyrese Haliburton erases that lead with a big three.

TYRESE HALIBURTON AT THE 3Q BUZZER

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Boston looked like it had taken command of its Game 1 battle with Indiana with a 13-0 run, capped by Jayson Tatum’s and-one to give them an 87-75 lead.

Jayson Tatum with the STRONG finish + the foul

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Boston’s defense was strong during the run, featuring a steal, a block and multiple rebounds from Jaylen Brown.

THE BLOCK AND THE SAVE FROM JB!

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But just like the Pacers did after Boston took big leads in the previous quarters, Indiana came back again and cut the lead to a single point after three quarters.

The Pacers are showing a ton of resilience, and former Celtic Aaron Nesmith is finally finding his shot.

Aaron Nesmith hits the trail 3-ball... Pacers are on a 9-0 run

Trailing by 5 with under a minute to play in the 3rd quarter!

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No lead is safe so far in Game 1. Especially when Tyrese Haliburton gets the ball late.

Sean Keane

Sean Keane is a sportswriter and a comedian based in Oakland, California, with experience covering the NBA, MLB, NFL and Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league, The Big 3. He’s written for Comedy Central’s “Another Period,” ESPN the Magazine, and Audible. com

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