Tyrese Haliburton just sent shockwaves through the NBA — and even Patrick Mahomes couldn’t believe what he saw.
The Indiana Pacers guard delivered a cold-blooded game-winner to cap off a massive comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. After trailing by 20, Indiana rallied behind Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith, who both scored 23, before Haliburton played hero, grabbing his own missed free throw and knocking down the go-ahead triple, silencing the raucous crowd inside the Rocket Arena.
The Pacers stole the game 108-106 and now return to Indianapolis up 2-0, with a chance to close things out at home.
Mahomes, watching the chaos unfold from afar, dropped a reaction on X that perfectly summed up the moment:
“😂😂 wow!!”
Even a generational NFL talent knows greatness when he sees it.
Patrick Mahomes’ half-brother joins Chiefs rookie minicamp
While Patrick Mahomes enjoys his offseason, someone else in the family is putting in work on the field — his half-brother, Graham Walker.
Walker was one of 86 players invited to the Chiefs’ rookie minicamp. After starting his college football journey at Brown University, where he tallied 127 catches, 1,496 yards, and 15 TDs over three seasons, Walker transferred to Rice and transitioned into a tight end role. He posted 24 receptions for 252 yards in his lone season with the Owls.
In an interview with Seven Days, Walker spoke about how much Patrick’s support has meant to him.
“I know Patrick has been watching the games, and he’s reached out and said the good things that I’ve been doing. When someone who’s accomplished so much can say you’re doing well, it really feels good.”
Though undrafted, Walker is now in the building, grinding for a shot to earn a roster spot and maybe even catch passes from the two-time NFL MVP himself.
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