Tyrese Haliburton’s late-game heroics led the Indiana Pacers to a thrilling 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night in Indianapolis. In a remarkable moment, Haliburton sank a fadeaway 3-pointer while being fouled by star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. He completed the play with a successful free throw just 3.4 seconds before the final buzzer.
In the decisive play, Haliburton received an inbounds pass from Andrew Nembhard, maneuvered along the left sideline, and launched a shot as he fell out of bounds. The ball went in despite the contact from Antetokounmpo, demonstrating Haliburton’s determination and skill.
Following Haliburton’s free throw, the Bucks had a chance to reclaim the lead, but Antetokounmpo’s 3-point attempt missed the mark at the buzzer. This win marks a significant moment for the Pacers as they now match the Bucks in the Eastern Conference standings.
Haliburton, who returned from a hip injury that kept him out of the last three games, contributed 14 points and 10 assists. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with an impressive performance, scoring 25 points and pulling down 12 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin added 17 points.
On the side of the Bucks, Brook Lopez was the top scorer with 23 points, followed by Antetokounmpo with 19 points and 17 rebounds. The game saw a competitive back-and-forth, highlighted by the Pacers holding a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter before Milwaukee surged back to tie the game.
A pivotal moment occurred when officials reviewed Haliburton’s shot and confirmed the foul against Antetokounmpo, ruling that he did not give Haliburton enough space to land safely.
In terms of game statistics, the Pacers managed just nine turnovers, which is significantly better than the Bucks’ performance with 15 turnovers. Next up, the Bucks will face the Los Angeles Lakers at home, while the Pacers will head to Philadelphia for their upcoming game.
This victory underscores the resilience of the Pacers and highlights the emergence of Haliburton as a clutch player when it matters most.
