The Indiana Pacers overwhelmed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 on Thursday night, forcing the NBA Finals to a decisive seventh game. Tyrese Haliburton played through a strained calf injury while Pascal Siakam delivered a crucial double-double performance. The victory marked the most lopsided win by either team in the series. Game 7 will be played Sunday night in … [Read more...] about Pacers Force Game 7 With Dominant 108-91 Victory Over Thunder
Tyrese Haliburton Has 'Every Intention' Of Playing Game 6
Tyrese Haliburton has "every intention" of trying to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals despite a calf strain. The Indiana Pacers will evaluate Haliburton during their walk-through around 5:00 PM EST. Haliburton's injury would force him out for multiple weeks if this were in the regular season. Haliburton struggled in Game 5 during his 34 minutes as the Pacers lost to the … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Has 'Every Intention' Of Playing Game 6
Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Game-Time Decision As He Tries To Play Game 6
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