Dwyane Wade’s reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch game-winner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals quickly went viral, as the three-time champion couldn’t hold back his excitement, shouting "Superstar!"
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been on a tear throughout the playoffs, hitting clutch shots against every opponent the Pacers have faced. On Friday night, it was the Oklahoma City Thunder’s turn to experience Haliburton’s late-game heroics.
The Pacers star wasn’t having his best game—until the final seconds. Down by one in the closing moments, Haliburton rose up for a contested pull-up jumper and drilled it, securing a dramatic win and stealing home-court advantage in the NBA Finals.
NBA legend and three-time champion Dwyane Wade’s reaction to the game-winner quickly went viral, as he was one of the many watching live and couldn’t contain himself, going wild the moment Haliburton’s clutch shot dropped.
| Player of the Game | |
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| Pascal Siakam | |
| Points | 19 |
| Accuracy | 7-15 |
| Rebounds | 10 |
| Assists | 3 |
"Superstar! Superstar!" Wade exclaimed in response to Haliburton’s game-winner.
In these playoffs, Haliburton is averaging 18.5 points, 9.5 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game. He’s firmly established himself as one of the most clutch performers in recent memory, remarkably hitting a game-winner in every playoff series so far.
Game 2 between the Pacers and Thunder is set for Sunday in Oklahoma City.
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