Overview

• Tyrese Haliburton recreated Reggie Miller's famous 'choke' gesture after hitting what he thought was a game-winning three-pointer at Madison Square Garden.
• Replay revealed Haliburton's toe was on the line, turning the shot into a two-pointer that tied the game and sent it to overtime.
• The Indiana Pacers ultimately defeated the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
• Head coach Rick Carlisle defended Haliburton's celebration, emphasizing his right to express himself in emotional moments.
• Haliburton expressed regret over the gesture, acknowledging concerns about being perceived as 'aura farming' and stating he would have acted differently had he known the shot was a two-pointer.