In a nail-biting finish, Tyrese Haliburton's driving layup with just 1.3 seconds left propelled the Indiana Pacers to a thrilling 119-118 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. With this win, Indiana clinches the series 4-1 and advances to face the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. Haliburton led the charge with 26 points and 9 assists, while Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith contributed significantly with 21 and 19 points, respectively.

Despite a sluggish start where the Pacers found themselves down by 20 points, the team showcased resilience, staging a remarkable comeback. T.J. McConnell, who had struggled earlier in the playoffs, burst onto the scene with a breakout performance, scoring 18 points and making crucial plays to keep Indiana in contention. The game was a rollercoaster, with the Bucks’ Gary Trent Jr. scoring 33 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo recording a triple-double, but the Pacers’ determination ultimately shone through.