The Indiana Pacers have done the unthinkable. After a thrilling game that went down to the wire, the Pacers managed to eliminate the Boston Celtics from the NBA tournament thanks to a late 4-point play by Malcolm Haliburton.
The game was a back and forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. The Celtics had the advantage heading into the fourth quarter, but the Pacers managed to fight back and take a one-point lead with just seconds remaining.
That’s when Haliburton stepped up. With just seconds left on the clock, he drove to the basket and was fouled while attempting a layup. He then calmly stepped to the free throw line and drained all three shots to give the Pacers a four-point lead.
The Celtics had one last chance to tie the game, but their desperation shot fell short, sealing the win for the Pacers. Haliburton finished with an impressive triple-double of 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Pacers’ victory was a huge upset, as the Celtics were heavily favored to win the game. But Haliburton’s late heroics sealed the deal for Indiana, sending them into the next round of the tournament.
It was a thrilling game that will be remembered for years to come. Haliburton’s triple-double and late 4-point play will go down in history as one of the greatest moments in Pacers’ history. With this win, the Pacers have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s tournament.
