Tyrese Haliburton’s availability for the crucial Game 6 in the NBA Finals is up in the air, and Pacers fans are holding their breath.
After suffering a right calf strain during Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder Haliburton’s status is giving the Indiana fans woes.
During the last game, he played 34 minutes, grabbing seven rebounds and dishing out six assists, but his injury clearly affected his performance. It left him with a -13 plus-minus rating.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Pacers superstar will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the strain. He said, “if this were the regular season, or even the first round, there’s doubt that he would play.”
Tyrese Haliburton will likely miss the remainder of the NBA Finals with a calf injury pic.twitter.com/OuwTmcEiXh
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The injury happened when he drove to the basket in the first quarter, and he went back to the locker room briefly before returning to the bench. Initially thought to just be calf tightness, the team is now concerned it might be more serious.
Tyrese Haliburton Still Determined To Play Game 6
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While the news development around Haliburton’s injury is keeping the Pacers fans on their toes,
Tyrese is determined to go all in.
After the game, he mentioned that even if it hurts a little and he could walk, there’s no doubt that he’ll play Game 6.
“It’s the Finals, man. I’ve worked my whole life to be here and I want to be out there to compete. Help my teammates any way I can. I was not great tonight by any means, but it’s not really a thought of mine to not play [in Game 6]. If I can walk, then I want to play,” Haliburton said.
Tyrese Haliburton on his calf injury heading into Game 6:
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“It’s the Finals, I worked my whole life to get here… If I can walk, I can play.”
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With the team facing elimination, they really need all their stars to shine. If Haliburton can’t suit up, T.J. McConnell is likely to take over as the point guard. But losing Haliburton would definitely be a tough blow.
Fans everywhere will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition, hoping for good news as the Pacers look to extend their season. Fingers crossed!
