Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend Jade Jones gives epic reaction to his Game 2 buzzer-beater

Tyrese Haliburton added another memorable playoff moment to his young NBA career on Tuesday, hitting a buzzer-beating step back three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to lift the Indiana Pacers to a dramatic 121–119 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The viral shot not only sent Gainbridge Fieldhouse into a frenzy but also sparked instant reactions including one from his girlfriend, Jade Jones. After converting the first free throw and missing the second, he quickly turned the broken play into a career highlight. Halinurton recovered his own miss, going in for a buzzer-beater, game winning three. With that followers a surge of celebration, including a heartfelt moment between Haliburton and his girlfriend Jones on the courtside. The Pacers posted a video of the couple hugging as he exited the court. Jones was seen wearing a custom Pacers varsity jacket.Jade later took to Instagram as she reposted the Indiana Pacers’ highlight clip on her story with the caption, “GAME WINNER SAY WHAAAAAT,” capturing the mood of the night perfectly. She later shared a clip from Haliburton’s account showing the same highlight. Tyrese Haliburton addresses the viral moment in the postgame interviewPost-game, Haliburton offered insight into the dramatic sequence that led to his buzzer-beater.“I was [ticked],” he admitted. “I missed the layup because I couldn’t hang onto the ball, so I backed it out. I just saw Ty Jerome, top of the key and knocked it down.” He continued, “It’s the NBA, crazier things have happened. That’s just what basketball is. We don’t give up, and we’re battle-tested. We just find a way.”In his post-game interview, Haliburton spoke about staying composed in high-pressure moments. “I’m at peace with my game, understanding that I’m trusted in these moments. My teammates and my coaches give me that confidence, just trying to make plays out there.”Indiana will now host Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday, looking to extend their lead and stay unbeaten in the series.Also Read: Tyrese Haliburtons game winning three gets praise from Magic Johnson amid fans overrated chant