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Tyrese Haliburton just hit the most incredible shot of the year!

Milwaukee Bucks v Indiana Pacers

After two Damian Lillard free throws put Milwaukee up three with 3.9 seconds left, the Indiana Pacers turned to one of their favorite late-game plays. Stolen from a football formation, four players start in the backcourt and run with speed into the frontcourt, but in this case Tyrese Haliburton used the first three as a screen and cuts behind them over to the inbounder along the sidelines, takes the pass, rose up and drained a 3-pointer right in front of the Milwaukee bench — and Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled him. Four-point play and ballgame.

HALIBURTON HITS THE FREE THROW AND THE PACERS GET THE STOP!!

INDY WINS A THRILLER https://t.co/3sVtpgq3Pp pic.twitter.com/ZJ3a6X1BqN

— NBA (@NBA) March 12, 2025

This was Haliburton's first game back after missing three with a hip injury, and he finished with 14 points and 10 assists. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 25 points.

This is a big win for the Pacers in what is shaping up to be a preview of the first-round 4/5 series in the East. Indiana is now just one game back of Milwaukee for the No. 4 seed in the East and hosting a first-round series. That could be a huge advantage in what shapes up to be a close and entertaining series if this game is any indication.