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Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 2 Buzzer Beater vs Cavs Had Social Media Going Crazy
The Indiana Pacers overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers 120-119 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 6, 2025.
This electrifying finish not only gave the Pacers a 2-0 series lead but also set social media ablaze as fans, analysts, and players marveled over Haliburton’s ice-veined heroics.
What started as a dominant night for Cleveland turned into a shocking collapse in the final moments.
Fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 48-point outburst, the Cavaliers stormed to an early 20-point lead, leaving the Pacers scrambling to keep the game within reach.
By the fourth quarter, Cleveland seemed to have control, holding a commanding seven-point lead with under a minute to play.
But Indiana refused to quit.
It was a chaotic stretch punctuated by turnovers, offensive rebounds, and relentless grit.
Andrew Nembhard’s clutch steal and Haliburton’s offensive rebound set the stage for one of the most dramatic finishes in NBA playoff history.
Haliburton, who had missed a crucial free throw moments earlier, gathered his own rebound, dribbled out to the three-point line, and launched a high-arcing dagger.
The ball swished through the net as time seemed to stop, stunning the Cavaliers and their roaring home crowd.
“We’re battle-tested,” Haliburton said postgame. “We don’t give up. That’s who we are as a team.”
The Pacers now return home to Indianapolis riding a wave of momentum, holding a commanding 2-0 lead against the league’s top-seeded team.
Historically, teams that win the first two games of a series on the road are nearly unstoppable, advancing in the playoffs in over 90% of such scenarios.
For Indiana, this win validates their resilience and confidence against a Cavaliers team that dominated the regular season.
Head coach Rick Carlisle didn’t shy away from praising Haliburton. “Ty has that clutch gene,” Carlisle said. “You don’t see shots like these very often, and to hit them twice in a week is unheard of. We’re very fortunate to have him leading this group.”
Following the game, the basketball world lit up social media to celebrate Haliburton’s incredible shot.
Take a look at some of those social media posts below.
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