Haliburton's Clutch Three-Pointer Secures Pacers' Thrilling Comeback Over Cavaliers
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Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers hit a crucial three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to secure a 120-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series. Haliburton's performance was pivotal, scoring 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning shot. The Pacers staged an 8-0 run in the final 48 seconds to overcome the top-seeded Cavaliers, who were missing key players due to injuries.
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Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 120-119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Pacers now lead the Eastern Conference semifinals series 2-0.
Haliburton scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, including crucial shots in the final moments.
The Pacers staged an 8-0 run in the last 48 seconds, overcoming a deficit to win the game.
Cleveland was without key players Evan Mobley, De'Andre Hunter, and Darius Garland due to injuries.
Donovan Mitchell scored 48 points for the Cavaliers in a losing effort.
This is the first time since 1994 that the Pacers have won the first two games of a playoff series on the road.
