Tyrese Haliburton confirmed he is dealing with a calf strain and will be a game time decision for Game 6 of the Finals for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton played 34 minutes in Game 5 but didn't score a field goal as he was clearly limited by the injury. "I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions," said Haliburton. "But I'm a … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Game-Time Decision As He Tries To Play Game 6
Pacers-Thunder Game 5 Draws 9.54M Viewers
Monday night's Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 9.54 million viewers on ABC. The number is a series high, though it remains down 22% from last year and is the least-watched Game 5 since the 2020 bubble. If not taking 2020 into account, it is the least watched Game 5 since 2003. Game 5's viewership represents only a 1% increase from Game … [Read more...] about Pacers-Thunder Game 5 Draws 9.54M Viewers
Tyrese Haliburton To Undergo MRI On Strained Right Calf, Status For Game 6 In Doubt
Tyrese Haliburton will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of a strained right calf. Haliburton didn't score a single field goal in the Indiana Pacers' Game 5 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder as he was visibly limited by the injury. Haliburton said postgame that he expected to play in Game 6 back at home in Indiana. Haliburton had ankle soreness in his right leg last … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton To Undergo MRI On Strained Right Calf, Status For Game 6 In Doubt
Pacers Trade No. 23 Pick To Pelicans To Reclaim Own 2026 First-Rounder
The Indiana Pacers have traded their No. 23 pick and rights to Mojave King to the New Orleans Pelicans for their own 2026 first-round selection. The deal gives New Orleans two first-round picks in the June 25 NBA Draft, holding the No. 7 and No. 23 selections. The Pacers' 2026 pick originally went to the Toronto Raptors in the Pascal Siakam trade in 2024 before being rerouted … [Read more...] about Pacers Trade No. 23 Pick To Pelicans To Reclaim Own 2026 First-Rounder
Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5
Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5, moving within one victory of their first NBA championship. The Thunder stars combined for 71 points, marking the 10th time this season they've exceeded 70 points together. Williams shot 14-of-24 from the field while … [Read more...] about Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5