Pacers reveal Game 6 plan for injured Tyrese Haliburton
Share this @internewscast.com

Tyrese Haliburton is not 100 percent.

Following a 120-109 defeat in Game 5 against the Thunder during the NBA Finals, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed in his postgame press conference that Haliburton is continuing to play despite an injury.

Haliburton tallied just four points and didn’t hit a shot from the field in 34 minutes.

“He’s not 100 percent,” Carlisle told reporters. “It’s pretty clear. But I don’t think he’s going to miss the next game.” 

Carlisle explained that the star point guard had re-aggravated a lower-leg injury incurred during Game 2 of the Finals, while Haliburton indicated it was in the “same area.”

The lower-calf tightness almost forced Haliburton out of Monday night’s game at halftime, but the star insisted on playing. 

“It’s the Finals, man. It’s the NBA Finals,” Haliburton stated. “I’ve worked my entire life to reach this point, and I want to be out there competing, doing whatever I can to help my teammates. I didn’t play at my best tonight, but I’m not really considering sitting out. If I can still walk, I want to play.”

“Gotta be ready to go for Game 6.”

While Carlisle said he thought Haliburton “made a lot of really good things happen in the second half,” Haliburton’s offense did suffer due to the injury. 

He went 0-6 from the field, including four misses from deep. 

The Pacers committed 22 turnovers, with Haliburton adding three.

“All three of our losses in this series, turnovers have been a big reason why,” he said.

As Haliburton struggled, Thunder small forward Jalen Williams had an excellent game to put Oklahoma City one win away from its first title.

He scored 40 points, while adding six rebounds and four assists. 

Although the injury is significant enough to hamper Haliburton, he made it clear he will play in Game 6 in Indianapolis with the Pacers’ season on the line.  

Indiana will need a better performance from him if it hopes to force a Game 7 on Sunday in Oklahoma City.

“The thought is if you lose, your season is over,” Haliburton said. “Our backs are against the wall. We take pride in playing at home in front of our fans and our fans are amazing, so we know they’re going to come out with a ton of energy in Game 6. So, we’re going to have to respond and be better and look forward to the challenge. … You got to look at Game 6 like it’s a Game 7. If you lose, your season is over.”

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
First responders at a collapsed tunnel site.

Tunnel Collapse Traps 31 Workers 450 Feet Below Ground at Los Angeles’ Massive $600 Million Sewer Project

SEVERAL construction workers were trapped underground after a tunnel collapsed in Los…
Aryna Sabalenka in heated Wimbledon moment with Amanda Anisimova

Tense Wimbledon Showdown: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova

Sorry, not sorry. The final stretch of Amanda Anisimova’s upset of top…

Taliban’s Controversial Afghan Tourism Campaign Features Disturbing Video Resembling ISIS Execution

AFGHANISTAN has launched a bizarre video campaign to attract tourists – including…
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, 'Fantastic Four' cast greet Marvel fans at Berlin press tour stop

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and ‘Fantastic Four’ Stars Meet Marvel Fans in Berlin

LOS ANGELES — The world is rolling out the red carpet for…
Jeffrey Epstein's brother laughs at 'stupid' FBI memo defending controversial suicide ruling: report

Jeffrey Epstein’s Brother Mocks ‘Ridiculous’ FBI Memo Justifying Suicide Ruling: Report

Jeffrey Epstein’s brother has criticized federal investigators for their recent statement indicating…
‘Love Island USA’ Star Zak Srakaew Says He Liked Amaya Espinal “More” After She Called Him An “Extremely” Odd Individual”: “I Lowkey Like A Little Bit Of Fire”

Zak Srakaew from ‘Love Island USA’ Admits He Grew More Fond of Amaya Espinal After Being Called an “Extremely” Odd Person: “I Secretly Enjoy a Bit of Spark”

Zak Srakaew came to the realization “too late” that Amaya Espinal was…
Bikini-clad Sofía Vergara celebrates 53rd birthday in Sardinia

Sofía Vergara Marks Her 53rd Birthday in Sardinia in a Bikini

Buon compleanno! Sofía Vergara celebrated her 53rd birthday in a white bikini…
Carol Reith arrested for animal cruelty, 52 dogs rescued from 200 block of Sky Hill Road, Wauconda police say

Wauconda Police Report: Carol Reith Detained for Animal Cruelty; 52 Dogs Rescued on Sky Hill Road

WAUCONDA, Ill. (WLS) — A woman was arrested for animal cruelty after…
Former UFC champ, actor airlifted after race track crash near Kansas City: reports

Ex-UFC Champion and Actor Airlifted Following Race Track Accident Near Kansas City: Reports

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship champion and actor Randy Couture was airlifted to…
Secret Service acquires iconic presidential Marine One helicopter for advanced agent training program

Secret Service Enhances Agent Training with Iconic Marine One Presidential Helicopter

The newly decommissioned Marine One helicopter found a new home with the…

300-Year-Old Sunken Ship with £101M in Treasure Discovered off Madagascar After Pirate Attack

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a 300-year-old shipwreck laden with treasure worth over £101…
Photo of Sunshine Stewart.

Paddleboarder, 48, discovered dead after disappearing during camp trip, prompting police search for ‘killer’

A PADDLEBOARDER mysteriously disappeared during a camping trip and has been discovered…