In a thrilling showdown, the Indiana Pacers completed an impressive comeback against the Milwaukee Bucks, overcoming a 20-point deficit to secure a 119-118 victory in overtime. The Pacers' resilience shone through as Tyrese Haliburton capped an 8-0 run with a decisive layup just 1.3 seconds before the final buzzer, solidifying their advancement in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs.

Rick Carlisle praised his team's boldness, which allowed them to claw back from a precarious position. The Bucks initially took control, leading 33-13 at one point, but the Pacers rallied, with Haliburton leading the scoring with 26 points, supported by Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith. The Pacers now advance to face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the next round.