The tension was palpable in the arena as Haliburton, with ice in his veins, backpedaled and pulled the trigger, only to have the moment nearly slip away due to the critical miscalculation. The Knicks had held a commanding 14-point lead earlier in the game, but the Pacers clawed their way back, showcasing resilience and determination. As the buzzer sounded, the disbelief was etched on the faces of both players and fans alike, each caught in the whirlwind of excitement and uncertainty.