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

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Tyrese Haliburton's clutch bucket in the closing seconds of Game 5 helped the Indiana Pacers oust the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in overtime. The Pacers guard whizzed past Milwaukee's defense for a tough two that resulted in his team eking out a one-point win 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 play.

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

Haliburton ended with 26 points, five rebounds, and nine assists. Myles Turner chipped in with 21 points and nine rebounds. For the Bucks, 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.


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

Haliburton has drawn comparisons to Reggie Miller for his clutch-time plays. The Pacers guard paid tribute to the NBA legend but said 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.

The Pacers will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.