The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111–110 in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday night.
The Thunder led 110-109 when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a 14-foot jumper with 11 seconds remaining in the game. That’s when Indiana’s 15-point fourth quarter comeback was capped by Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning shot to give the Pacers the victory- also marking the Pacers first NBA Finals road game win in franchise history. Haliburton finished the game with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
The Pacers have a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals; Game 2 is Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
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