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Haliburton Debuts Puma Hali1 With Game-Winning NBA Finals Shot

Puma’s Hali1 releases in September after Haliburton called his new shoes the 'secret sauce' in sealing a 111-110 Game 1 victory that put the Pacers up 1–0.

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Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton shoots the winning basket with 0.3seconds remaining in game one of the NBA Finals
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Overview

  • Tyrese Haliburton unveiled his first signature sneaker, the Puma Hali1, on June 5 and wore it to hit a game-winning shot in the NBA Finals opener.
  • His buzzer-beating two-pointer with 0.3 seconds left capped a 15-point comeback and gave Indiana a 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City.
  • After the win, Haliburton joked on X that his new shoes were the 'secret sauce,' turning his debut into a marketing highlight.
  • Designed by Salehe Bembury, the Hali1 features a pink 'Hibiscus' colorway, Nitro cushioning and a fingerprint motif, and is slated to drop in September.
  • The Finals winner marked his fourth game-tying or go-ahead shot in the final three seconds this postseason, underscoring his clutch performance.