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Tyrese Haliburton Was Relieved He Didn't Waste 'Choke' Celebration During Game 1 Win

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton uses the choke celebration after hitting a game-tying shot. | Gonzalo Vazquez/Screengrab

The Indiana Pacers' comeback Game 1 win over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night was one for the books. And, arguably the most iconic moment to come out of the game was when Tyrese Haliburton paid homage to Reggie Miller by evoking his famous "choke" celebration.

However, Haliburton brought out the celebration a tad too early. He hit a game-tying, miraculous two-point shot at the end of regulation as he thought the basket was a three-pointer. His foot ended up being on the line and his shot sent the game into overtime.

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