Tyrese Haliburton delivered a stunning four-point play in the final seconds to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 115-114 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
With Indiana trailing by three, Haliburton caught an inbound pass near the left sideline, rose over Giannis Antetokounmpo while fading out of bounds, and buried a game-tying three-pointer while drawing a foul. The All-Star guard then sank the free throw to put the Pacers ahead with 3.4 seconds left.
Antetokounmpo had a chance to win it for Milwaukee, but his three-point attempt at the buzzer was off the mark. The Pacers, who had lost their previous three games in Haliburton’s absence, secured a crucial win to move into a tie with the Bucks for fourth place in the Eastern Conference.
Haliburton, who returned from a hip injury, finished with 14 points and 10 assists on 5-of-12 shooting. His late-game heroics capped off a strong team performance, led by Pascal Siakam’s 25 points and 12 rebounds.
Siakam played a key role throughout the contest, scoring efficiently while battling inside against Milwaukee’s frontcourt. Myles Turner added 13 points and six rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin provided a spark off the bench with 17 points.
Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 15 points and 11 assists but struggled from the field, shooting 4-of-14. Brook Lopez was Milwaukee’s top scorer with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Antetokounmpo finished with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and seven assists.
The Bucks led by three after a back-and-forth fourth quarter before Haliburton’s dramatic shot turned the tide. His return brought a much-needed boost to an Indiana team that had struggled without him in recent games.
Milwaukee’s Kyle Kuzma and Taurean Prince combined for 27 points, but the Bucks were unable to contain Indiana’s late-game push. The Pacers shot 50.6% from the field compared to Milwaukee’s 51.2%, but Indiana’s ability to convert in key moments proved decisive.
The win could have significant implications for the playoff race, with both teams now locked at 36-28. Indiana continues to battle for home-court advantage in the first round, while Milwaukee looks to regain consistency after recent struggles.
