"You know what time it is": Tyrese Haliburton explains mindset ahead of clutch game-winner to sink Bucks

Tyrese Haliburton's clutch bucket in the closing seconds of Game 5 saw the Indiana Pacers oust the Bucks 1190-118 in overtime. The Pacers guard later said it came down to him to take the crucial shot as he whizzed past Milwaukee's defense for a tough two that saw his side eke out a one-point lead at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

Speaking to Taylor Rooks after the game, an elated Haliburton said it was up to him to make the plays and that he was unfortunate it resulted in a win.

"You know what time it is, I gotta make plays. That's what the team relies on me to do"

Haliburton ended with 26 points, five rebounds, and nine assists. Myles Turner chipped in with 21 points and nine rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a double-double with 33 points and 20 rebounds, and Gary Trent Jr. had 33 points. However, the Bucks' efforts were unsuccessful after Tyrese Haliburton's final-second heroics.

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Tyrese Haliburton on Reggie Miller comparisons: "It's an honor"

Haliburton had a grateful reaction when speaking to reporters who asked him about the Reggie Miller comparison. The Pacers guard gave his flowers to the former NBA legend and added that he was looking to 'create moments of his own'.

"Any time I'm mentioned in the same breath as [Reggie Miller], it's an honor"

He added that he had a great amount of respect for Miller. Haliburton and the Pacers now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.