With a chance to capture their first title since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City, Thunder players are focused on the process of winning Game 6 rather than its historical implications, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Heavy favorites when the series began, OKC has a chance to celebrate tonight on the Pacers‘ home court. “We want to win the game tomorrow, but the … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Notes: Game 6, Daigneault, SGA, Haliburton
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Will Play In Game 6
7:40 pm: Doctors informed Haliburton that his calf ailment would normally take multiple weeks to recover, per Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). Given the stakes, the Pacers guard pushed to play. 5:52 pm: All-NBA Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton will suit up for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder on Thursday night, head coach Rick Carlisle told … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Will Play In Game 6
Carlisle: Haliburton Likely ‘Game-Time Decision’ For Game 6
11:44am: Haliburton confirmed after Wednesday’s light practice that he has a calf strain but he’s hopeful he can play in Game 6, Spears tweets. “I’m a competitor. I want to play. I’m going to do everything in my power to play,” Haliburton said. 11:01 am: With his team’s season on the brink, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle anticipates that Tyrese Haliburton will be a … [Read more...] about Carlisle: Haliburton Likely ‘Game-Time Decision’ For Game 6
Tyrese Haliburton Undergoing MRI On Right Calf Injury
2:01 pm: Haliburton is believed to have suffered a right calf strain and is undergoing an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). 9:32 am: Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who spoke earlier in the NBA Finals about dealing with a “lower leg” issue, was hampered by an injury affecting the same leg during the team’s Game 5 … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Undergoing MRI On Right Calf Injury
Pelicans, Pacers Complete Draft-Pick Swap
2:23 pm: The trade is official, the Pelicans confirmed in a press release. 12:51 pm: The Pelicans and Pacers have agreed to a trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that Indiana is sending the No. 23 overall pick in this year’s draft to New Orleans, along with the draft rights to 2023 second-round pick Mojave King. In exchange, the Pelicans will … [Read more...] about Pelicans, Pacers Complete Draft-Pick Swap