Tyrese Haliburton’s Girlfriend Jade Jones’ Controversial Video Goes Viral
Tyrese Haliburton's Girlfriend Jade Jones' Controversial Video Goes Viral
The NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder has sparked intense emotions both on and off the court.
During Game 2 at Paycom Center, Jade Jones, longtime girlfriend of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, found herself in the spotlight after cameras captured her in a heated exchange with Thunder fans. The incident occurred as Oklahoma City pulled ahead with a commanding 19-2 run before halftime, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Jones, a former Iowa State cheerleader who has been dating Haliburton since April 2019, didn’t shy away from defending her partner’s team despite being surrounded by opposing fans. Dressed in a navy crop top and tennis skirt, she was seen animatedly responding to nearby Thunder supporters, creating a viral moment that quickly spread across social media platforms. With the series now tied 1-1 and shifting to Indiana for Game 3, Jones’ passionate courtside presence has added another layer of intrigue to this championship battle.
Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend was going through it during Game 2, screaming & yelling while in an argument with Thunder fans 😳🗣️ pic.twitter.com/qAGFTldaju
— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) June 9, 2025
Fans React To Jade Jones’s Confrontation With Thunder Supporters
Jade Jones, longtime girlfriend of Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, found herself in the spotlight during Game 2 of the NBA Finals after cameras captured her heated exchange with Oklahoma City Thunder fans at Paycom Center on June 9, 2025. The moment quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Basketball fans wasted no time sharing their opinions about the courtside confrontation. Reactions ranged from supportive to critical as the clip circulated online.
Some supporters defended Jones, with one optimistic fan tweeting: “She knows they can come back from anything.” This sentiment reflected the confidence some Pacers supporters maintained despite their team’s struggles in Game 2.
However, not all responses were as charitable:
- “Her man is a bum” wrote one critical Thunder supporter
- “She’s leaving his ass when they lose, and he’s going to date Caitlin Clark” predicted another
- “Notice no one is even reacting to her. Not even Pacers fans” observed a different commenter
The incident came at a pivotal moment in the series. Indiana had entered Game 2 with momentum after a thrilling victory in Game 1, but their performance appeared to falter, triggering Jones’s emotional response.
Many fans documented the moment on their Instagram stories, with the footage spreading rapidly across basketball forums. The interaction has added another layer of tension to an already competitive NBA Finals series as it prepares to shift to Indiana for the next games.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
