Tony East: Haliburton on his calf, insisting on taking part in: “It’s the Finals. I’ve labored my complete life to be right here. I wish to be on the market to compete… I wasn’t nice tonight however any means… if I can stroll, I wish to play.” Haliburton says his harm is within the “similar space” as what he was coping with after Sport 2.Supply: Bluesky
What’s the thrill on Twitter?
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton hampered by harm, finishes 0‑6 from discipline in Sport 5 sportando.basketball/en/indiana-pac…‑6-from-field-in-game-5/ – 1:30 AM
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton hampered by harm, finishes 0‑6 from discipline in Sport 5 sportando.basketball/en/indiana-pac…‑6-from-field-in-game-5/ – 1:30 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
No Pacers comeback this time, Thunder take 3-2 Finals lead with Sport 5 win on evening Haliburton hobbled
nbcsports.com/nba/information/no-pa… – 12:47 AM
No Pacers comeback this time, Thunder take 3-2 Finals lead with Sport 5 win on evening Haliburton hobbled
nbcsports.com/nba/information/no-pa… – 12:47 AM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers misplaced consecutive video games for the primary time in three months, 23 TOs had been pricey. And what’s the newest on Haliburton?
Time for my dwell Pacers postgame present. Be part of me.
youtube.com/dwell/5ncuO7DsN… pic.x.com/U4D2b1IWHE – 12:25 AM
Pacers misplaced consecutive video games for the primary time in three months, 23 TOs had been pricey. And what’s the newest on Haliburton?
Time for my dwell Pacers postgame present. Be part of me.
youtube.com/dwell/5ncuO7DsN… pic.x.com/U4D2b1IWHE – 12:25 AM


Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton on taking part in via ache: “I imply it’s the NBA Finals. It’s the finals — I’ve labored my complete prefer to be right here.
“It was probably not a considered mine to not play right here. If I can stroll, then I wish to play.” – 12:05 AM
Haliburton on taking part in via ache: “I imply it’s the NBA Finals. It’s the finals — I’ve labored my complete prefer to be right here.
“It was probably not a considered mine to not play right here. If I can stroll, then I wish to play.” – 12:05 AM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Tyrese Haliburton achieved extra on this run than like, all however a dozen or so lively gamers have of their whole playoff careers. If you happen to’re drawing main conclusions about him primarily based on one unhealthy recreation… idk, I feel you’re simply doing this mistaken. – 11:52 PM
Tyrese Haliburton achieved extra on this run than like, all however a dozen or so lively gamers have of their whole playoff careers. If you happen to’re drawing main conclusions about him primarily based on one unhealthy recreation… idk, I feel you’re simply doing this mistaken. – 11:52 PM

Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Haliburton: “He’s not 100%. It’s fairly clear… However lots of guys within the sequence aren’t.”
Carlisle says Haliburton isn’t in jeopardy of lacking the following recreation, however thought Haliburton made some performs to assist in second half. – 11:38 PM
Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Haliburton: “He’s not 100%. It’s fairly clear… However lots of guys within the sequence aren’t.”
Carlisle says Haliburton isn’t in jeopardy of lacking the following recreation, however thought Haliburton made some performs to assist in second half. – 11:38 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Haliburton in Sport 5:
0-6 FG
0-4 3P pic.x.com/ewydeePeUO – 11:15 PM
Haliburton in Sport 5:
0-6 FG
0-4 3P pic.x.com/ewydeePeUO – 11:15 PM


Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This looks like Sport 1 over again. OKC has principally been in management, received up huge, however the pesky Pacers clawed their approach again.
To inside 4 with 9:19 to go. And that’s with simply 2pts from Haliburton, who’s battling via the ache. – 10:51 PM
This looks like Sport 1 over again. OKC has principally been in management, received up huge, however the pesky Pacers clawed their approach again.
To inside 4 with 9:19 to go. And that’s with simply 2pts from Haliburton, who’s battling via the ache. – 10:51 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
This should be devastating to observe for Indy followers. That they had management of G4 and appear like they’d have a fantastic shot on this one with Haliburton wholesome. – 10:36 PM
This should be devastating to observe for Indy followers. That they had management of G4 and appear like they’d have a fantastic shot on this one with Haliburton wholesome. – 10:36 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
87-79 after 3. Pacers solely in it as a result of TJ McConnell scored 13 within the quarter. Haliburton solely with two FT’s.
Jalen Williams with 29, SGA with 22 – 10:36 PM
87-79 after 3. Pacers solely in it as a result of TJ McConnell scored 13 within the quarter. Haliburton solely with two FT’s.
Jalen Williams with 29, SGA with 22 – 10:36 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lu Dort remains to be face-guarding Haliburton within the half-court.
However Haliburton doesn’t seem like on the lookout for his shot, simply looking for/create hole within the protection. – 10:06 PM
Lu Dort remains to be face-guarding Haliburton within the half-court.
However Haliburton doesn’t seem like on the lookout for his shot, simply looking for/create hole within the protection. – 10:06 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown Halftime on Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton coping with calf tightness on the identical leg that he limped off with ankle soreness final week: pic.x.com/vZoaNNWWHJ – 10:01 PM
Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown Halftime on Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton coping with calf tightness on the identical leg that he limped off with ankle soreness final week: pic.x.com/vZoaNNWWHJ – 10:01 PM

Brad Townsend @townbrad
Perk being Perk. “Haliburton regarded scared on the market.” Come on, man. – 9:52 PM
Perk being Perk. “Haliburton regarded scared on the market.” Come on, man. – 9:52 PM

Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Tyrese Haliburton was 0-for-5 within the first half… – 9:50 PM
Tyrese Haliburton was 0-for-5 within the first half… – 9:50 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder D held Tyrese Haliburton to 0 factors on 0-5 capturing within the 1st half. – 9:46 PM
Thunder D held Tyrese Haliburton to 0 factors on 0-5 capturing within the 1st half. – 9:46 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers reduce their 18-point gap to 14 simply earlier than half, 59-45.
Haliburton has been hurting since 5-min mark of 1Q, he’s 0/5. If he’s restricted, it’s going to be powerful.
OKC outscored IND 12-0 in quick break factors and 15-1 in factors off turnovers. Siakam has 10pts. – 9:45 PM
Pacers reduce their 18-point gap to 14 simply earlier than half, 59-45.
Haliburton has been hurting since 5-min mark of 1Q, he’s 0/5. If he’s restricted, it’s going to be powerful.
OKC outscored IND 12-0 in quick break factors and 15-1 in factors off turnovers. Siakam has 10pts. – 9:45 PM

Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
0 factors for Tyrese Haliburton at halftime. 😬 – 9:45 PM
0 factors for Tyrese Haliburton at halftime. 😬 – 9:45 PM

Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Haliburton had finest get his act collectively earlier than G6… – 9:29 PM
Haliburton had finest get his act collectively earlier than G6… – 9:29 PM

Sam Amick @sam_amick
The entire crew is live-blogging Sport 5 at @TheAthletic, so come be a part of us…
A mini-update on Tyrese Haliburton’s first quarter leg concern right here, as Indy tries to remain inside attain.
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 9:21 PM
The entire crew is live-blogging Sport 5 at @TheAthletic, so come be a part of us…
A mini-update on Tyrese Haliburton’s first quarter leg concern right here, as Indy tries to remain inside attain.
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 9:21 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Haliburton injured his proper leg and went again to the locker room after this play.
He got here again and returned to the sport within the 2nd quarter. pic.x.com/ZDl9Z3oJ2D – 9:20 PM
Tyrese Haliburton injured his proper leg and went again to the locker room after this play.
He got here again and returned to the sport within the 2nd quarter. pic.x.com/ZDl9Z3oJ2D – 9:20 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Haliburton has his decrease proper leg wrapped up on the bench nevertheless it’s his standard time to sit down – 9:17 PM
Haliburton has his decrease proper leg wrapped up on the bench nevertheless it’s his standard time to sit down – 9:17 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton is again from the locker room after being evaluated by affiliate head athletic coach Carl Eaton.
Had a head pack utilized to the again of his proper calf — the identical one the place he’s been utilizing kinesiology tape. – 9:17 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is again from the locker room after being evaluated by affiliate head athletic coach Carl Eaton.
Had a head pack utilized to the again of his proper calf — the identical one the place he’s been utilizing kinesiology tape. – 9:17 PM

Scott Agness @ScottAgness
That was a loud & intense 1st right here in OKC. Loudest it’s been.
Pacers trailing 32-22 as OKC is 4/6 from 3 on prime of their success within the paint. Tony Bradley helped throughout his spurt. Pacers damage by 7TOs and Carlisle not pleased with officers. Haliburton solely starter but to attain. – 9:10 PM
That was a loud & intense 1st right here in OKC. Loudest it’s been.
Pacers trailing 32-22 as OKC is 4/6 from 3 on prime of their success within the paint. Tony Bradley helped throughout his spurt. Pacers damage by 7TOs and Carlisle not pleased with officers. Haliburton solely starter but to attain. – 9:10 PM

Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That was unbelievable effort by Bennedict Mathurin to go and chase down Alex Caruso and save a bucket. And a credit score to Tyrese Haliburton for delaying Caruso simply sufficient so Mathurin may get there. – 9:00 PM
That was unbelievable effort by Bennedict Mathurin to go and chase down Alex Caruso and save a bucket. And a credit score to Tyrese Haliburton for delaying Caruso simply sufficient so Mathurin may get there. – 9:00 PM

Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Haliburton grabbing his proper calf after falling down on a drive…was wincing whereas on the ground – 8:52 PM
Haliburton grabbing his proper calf after falling down on a drive…was wincing whereas on the ground – 8:52 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Highest +/- this Finals:
+30 — Aaron Wiggins
+23 — Chet Holmgren
+18 — Kenrich Williams
+9 — Tyrese Haliburton
+8 — Isaiah Hartenstein
+7 — Toppin, Caruso, Joe pic.x.com/3DRdzDE4WJ – 3:33 PM
Highest +/- this Finals:
+30 — Aaron Wiggins
+23 — Chet Holmgren
+18 — Kenrich Williams
+9 — Tyrese Haliburton
+8 — Isaiah Hartenstein
+7 — Toppin, Caruso, Joe pic.x.com/3DRdzDE4WJ – 3:33 PM





Zach Kram @zachkram
Finals Sport 5 tonight! Put together with my deep dive into the performs defining this sequence. That includes:
– Matchup stats for Nembhard and Nesmith vs. SGA
– How full-court stress adjustments OKC’s offense
– Tyrese Haliburton, isolation grasp?
And rather more!
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:15 PM
Finals Sport 5 tonight! Put together with my deep dive into the performs defining this sequence. That includes:
– Matchup stats for Nembhard and Nesmith vs. SGA
– How full-court stress adjustments OKC’s offense
– Tyrese Haliburton, isolation grasp?
And rather more!
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:15 PM

Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Tyrese Haliburton rewinds to his expertise as an 11-year-old fan watching the 2011 NBA Finals
🗣️ “I keep in mind I used to be confused as to why Dallas was successful”
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/18… – 9:44 AM
Tyrese Haliburton rewinds to his expertise as an 11-year-old fan watching the 2011 NBA Finals
🗣️ “I keep in mind I used to be confused as to why Dallas was successful”
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/18… – 9:44 AM
Extra on this storyline
“We’ll consider all the pieces with Tyrese (Haliburton) and see how he wakes up tomorrow.” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle mentioned postgame about his star participant, who didn’t make a discipline purpose whereas battling calf ache. -via New York Instances / June 17, 2025
Dan Devine: Rick Carlisle on Tyrese Haliburton, who completed with 4 factors on 0-for-6 capturing in 34 minutes the place he regarded very hampered by a calf concern: “He’s not 100%. It’s fairly clear. However I don’t assume he’s gonna miss the following recreation.” -via Bluesky / June 16, 2025
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 120, Pacers 109 SGA – 31 factors, 10 assists JDub – 40 factors, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Chet – 9 factors, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks Wiggins – 14 factors Haliburton – 4 factors, 6 assists Siakam – 28 factors, 6 rebounds, 5 assists McConnell – 18 factors OKC leads 3-2 -via x.com / June 16, 2025