Greatest Clutch Shooting Ever? Tyrese Haliburton’s Wild Playoff Run Forces All-time Debate

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has got the attention of many NBA analysts, with Brian Windhorst making a bold claim on the Get Up show.

Greatest Clutch Shooting Ever? Tyrese Haliburton’s Wild Playoff Run Forces All-time Debate

Tyrese Haliburton (Image by FirstSportz)

Tyrese Haliburton is fast becoming a clutch specialist in the NBA, where every second counts. Since the league introduced the Clutch Player of the Year award in 2022–23, the Pacers guard has showcased not only elite ball-handling but also a knack for delivering in the game’s biggest moments.

Haliburton’s clutch heroics have captured the NBA world’s attention—including that of reporter Brian Windhorst. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, he stunned fans by sinking a game-winning shot in the final moments, sending shockwaves through the league.

Windhorst could not believe it and went on to praise the Pacers’ star in great fashion. He made a monstrous claim on the recent segment of the ‘Get Up’ show.

Tyrese Haliburton is unequivocally having the greatest run of clutch shooting we have seen in the history of the sport.

Brian Windhorst said

The excitement surrounding Haliburton‘s chances of winning Clutch Player of the Year increases as he improves his skills and builds on his clutch exploits. Given his trajectory, it seems more likely that he will receive this honor when rather than if.

The Pacers are now among the most deadly and surprising teams in the East because of Haliburton’s clutch play. In close games, his presence on the court at crucial times gives the team a psychological advantage and keeps them competitive, as seen in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle clarified on ‘not’ calling a timeout before Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner

Pacers HC Rick Carlisle was at his best tactically, and so was his star Tyrese Haliburton. It was notable in the last play of the game. Carlisle’s decision-making, particularly his decision to keep the timeout and let his team play it out on the crucial possession, was as incisive as the Pacers’ endgame execution and tenacity. The Pacers’ HC shed some light on this matter in the post-game interview.

Very (comfortable). We talked about it. We still didn’t know the outcome of the challenge yet, but we said, if it is their ball, let’s get a stop because there is gonna be a difference in the shot clock and the game clock.”

Rick Carlisle told the reporters

Carlisle’s choice to give the players total control over the final play was in line with the Pacers’ identity, regardless of how the play turned out. The final moments of Game 1 were precisely the kind of orchestrated chaos and randomness that the squad thrived on.

Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam were captured celebrating in the tunnel

On Thursday night, the Indiana Pacers won Game 1 of the NBA Finals 111-110, and what followed were loads of celebrations from the Pacers’ stars. In particular, cameras caught Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam in a hilarious exchange during the post-match celebrations. Siakam was met by Haliburton in the tunnel leading to the dressing room. Both players knew they could do much more, even though they were happy with the victory.

With 19 points, Siakam led Indiana in scoring, followed by Haliburton with 14. All ten players who entered the game scored, and six players—including all five starters—finished in double figures, demonstrating the Pacers’ well-rounded offensive strategy. If the Pacers improve, the Thunder might be in serious jeopardy.

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