Top 20 NBA Players React to Haliburton's Game-Winning Shot | Pacers' Epic Comeback in Finals 2025

The 2025 NBA Finals Game 1 ended in absolute shock as the Indiana Pacers pulled off a historic comeback against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyrese Haliburton delivered a cold-blooded game-winning jumper with 0.3 seconds left, and the entire NBA world took notice.

In this video, we break down the thrilling finish, how the Pacers erased a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, and the viral reactions from the top 20 NBA players—including LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and more.

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The 2025 NBA Finals tipped off with an unforgettable Game 1, and it left fans, analysts, and even the top 20 NBA players completely stunned. The Indiana Pacers, seen by many as underdogs heading into the series, pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Finals history to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111 to 110. And at the center of it all was Tyrese Haliburton, who delivered the clutch performance of a lifetime.

The Thunder had been in control for most of the game. With less than 10 minutes to go in the fourth quarter, they held a comfortable 15-point lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was leading the charge, and it looked like Oklahoma City would cruise to a 1–0 series lead on their home court.

But that’s when everything changed.

The Pacers launched an incredible 32 to 16 run to close out the game. What made it even more impressive was that it wasn’t just one player leading the charge—it was a total team effort. Obi Toppin knocked down two huge three-pointers. Myles Turner and Andrew Nembhard combined for 16 points in the fourth quarter alone. And the defense tightened up when it mattered most.

Coach Rick Carlisle made a bold move midway through the quarter. He subbed out his entire lineup to inject fresh energy into the game. That lineup responded with a quick 15 to 4 run, changing the entire tone of the contest. Carlisle’s experience, the same experience that helped him coach the Mavericks to a title in 2011, once again came through on the biggest stage.

But the moment everyone is talking about—the moment the top 20 NBA players reacted to on social media in disbelief—was Haliburton’s game-winning shot. With 11 seconds left and the Pacers down by one, Carlisle chose not to call a timeout. Instead, he trusted his players, having already prepared them during a previous stoppage.

Haliburton took the ball up the court, remained calm under pressure, and with just 0.3 seconds left, pulled up from 21 feet.

Swish.

The Thunder couldn’t get off a final shot. The game was over. The Pacers had done it. They had stunned the Thunder and the entire NBA world with a one-point victory.

Reactions from the league’s biggest names poured in immediately. LeBron James tweeted, “Ice cold from Haliburton. That’s a Finals moment right there.” Kevin Durant posted, “What a comeback. Salute to the Pacers for never giving up.” Even Stephen Curry weighed in, saying, “That shot was crazy. Big-time players make big-time plays.”

This wasn’t just a comeback—it was a historic one. The Pacers tied the largest fourth-quarter comeback in NBA Finals history over the last 50 years. The only other teams to pull it off were the 1992 Chicago Bulls and the 2011 Dallas Mavericks, also coached by Rick Carlisle.

Tyrese Haliburton’s name is now etched in the record books. This was his fifth go-ahead or game-tying shot in the playoffs, putting him alongside legends like Reggie Miller and just behind LeBron James for most clutch shots in postseason history.

The top 20 players in the league know greatness when they see it. Their reactions said it all—this was a defining moment, not just for Haliburton, but for the Indiana Pacers franchise.

As the series shifts to Game 2 in Oklahoma City, all eyes will be on how the Thunder respond. But one thing is certain—Game 1 will be remembered for years to come. The Pacers showed heart, strategy, and composure. And Haliburton showed the world he’s more than just a rising star—he’s a closer, a leader, and a Finals hero.

This is just the beginning. The 2025 NBA Finals are officially wide open.