The Indiana Pacers opened their NBA Finals campaign with a thrilling 111–110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1, thanks to a clutch game-winner from Tyrese Haliburton. The All-Star guard continues to prove himself as one of the league’s most reliable postseason performers, delivering under pressure yet again. LeBron James talked about how the Pacers operate.

Haliburton’s impact on the Pacers goes beyond the box score — and even NBA legends are taking notice. During the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast, co-hosted by LeBron James and Steve Nash, the Lakers star offered high praise for Indiana’s leader.

“You get why the [Pacers] are the team they are, and it starts with the head of the snake,” James said. “You would run through a wall for certain guys, and [Hali] is a g

See Full Page