Due to his clutch theatrics, Haliburton has earned a new nickname heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As shared by Bleacher Report, Basketball Reference has coined a new nickname for Haliburton. He is now known as Tyrese "The Moment" Haliburton.

Tyrese Haliburton brought the postseason magic once again as the Indiana Pacers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton has done it again. For the fourth consecutive playoff round, the Indiana Pacers guard has completed an unbelievable comeback with a game-tying or, in this case, game-winning shot. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals,

“He’s just a great player and has showed up for us since he’s gotten here,” said Haliburton’s backup, T.J. McConnell, “but has really taken (it) to another level in these playoffs, especially toward the end of the game. He’s just an incredible player who loves having the ball in his hands in those moments and has continued to show up.”

The difference on the final scoreboard was one point, and the difference on this first installment of the Finals MVP Ladder is one spot, separating the player who made the shot and the one who missed — Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Haliburton has gone from three-star recruit worrying about his role in Ames to top-10 NBA player. Here's how it happened

The new king of the playoff winner, Haliburton’s jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining sealed an improbable comeback.

Unless perhaps plenty of people, Lakers head coach JJ Redick knew Tyrese Haliburton was special a few years ago.