Caitlin Clark, Tyrese Maxey, the basketball and sports worlds react to Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the first half of Game 1, the Pacers were trying to adjust to — and were a little overwhelmed by — the speed, intensity, and physicality of the Oklahoma City defense, which is why Indiana turned it over 19 times. In the second half, the Pacers looked more comfortable, found their rhythm, and then came from 15 points down in the fourth quarter to do this:

Around the NBA and the sports world, people were stunned. Except in Indiana, where it was a celebration, starting with Caitlin Clark.

Here is just a sampling of the reaction to that shot.

It wasn’t just the basketball world reacting.

For his part, Haliburton credited his new signature shoes.