The Pacers trailed by as many as 15 points in the fourth quarter, but took their first lead of the night with 0.3 seconds left in the game.

Haliburton finished the game with just 14 points on 6 of 13 shooting, but added 10 rebounds, six assists and a block in 39 minutes. Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 19 points in a balanced team effort, while Gilgeous-Alexander, the league MVP, anchored the Thunder with 38 points. The next highest-scoring teammate had 17 points.

The Game 1 win gives the Pacers a 1-0 series lead, and even more belief in their ability to deliver under pressure.