What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This feels like Game 1 all over again. OKC has mostly been in control, got up big, but the pesky Pacers clawed their way back.
To within four with 9:19 to go. And that’s with just 2pts from Haliburton, who’s battling through the pain. – 10:51 PM
This feels like Game 1 all over again. OKC has mostly been in control, got up big, but the pesky Pacers clawed their way back.
To within four with 9:19 to go. And that’s with just 2pts from Haliburton, who’s battling through the pain. – 10:51 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
This must be devastating to watch for Indy fans. They had control of G4 and look like they’d have a great shot in this one with Haliburton healthy. – 10:36 PM
This must be devastating to watch for Indy fans. They had control of G4 and look like they’d have a great shot in this one with Haliburton healthy. – 10:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
87-79 after 3. Pacers only in it because TJ McConnell scored 13 in the quarter. Haliburton only with two FT’s.
Jalen Williams with 29, SGA with 22 – 10:36 PM
87-79 after 3. Pacers only in it because TJ McConnell scored 13 in the quarter. Haliburton only with two FT’s.
Jalen Williams with 29, SGA with 22 – 10:36 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Lu Dort is still face-guarding Haliburton in the half-court.
But Haliburton doesn’t appear to be looking for his shot, just trying to find/create gap in the defense. – 10:06 PM
Lu Dort is still face-guarding Haliburton in the half-court.
But Haliburton doesn’t appear to be looking for his shot, just trying to find/create gap in the defense. – 10:06 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown Halftime on Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton dealing with calf tightness on the same leg that he limped off with ankle soreness last week: pic.x.com/vZoaNNWWHJ – 10:01 PM
Reporting for ABC NBA Countdown Halftime on Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton dealing with calf tightness on the same leg that he limped off with ankle soreness last week: pic.x.com/vZoaNNWWHJ – 10:01 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Perk being Perk. “Haliburton looked scared out there.” Come on, man. – 9:52 PM
Perk being Perk. “Haliburton looked scared out there.” Come on, man. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder D held Tyrese Haliburton to 0 points on 0-5 shooting in the 1st half. – 9:46 PM
Thunder D held Tyrese Haliburton to 0 points on 0-5 shooting in the 1st half. – 9:46 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers cut their 18-point hole to 14 just before half, 59-45.
Haliburton has been hurting since 5-min mark of 1Q, he’s 0/5. If he’s limited, it’s going to be tough.
OKC outscored IND 12-0 in fast break points and 15-1 in points off turnovers. Siakam has 10pts. – 9:45 PM
Pacers cut their 18-point hole to 14 just before half, 59-45.
Haliburton has been hurting since 5-min mark of 1Q, he’s 0/5. If he’s limited, it’s going to be tough.
OKC outscored IND 12-0 in fast break points and 15-1 in points off turnovers. Siakam has 10pts. – 9:45 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Rick Carlisle called a time out right in a ref’s face. Feels like he could be on the verge of another tech. – 9:32 PM
Rick Carlisle called a time out right in a ref’s face. Feels like he could be on the verge of another tech. – 9:32 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
The whole crew is live-blogging Game 5 at @TheAthletic, so come join us…
A mini-update on Tyrese Haliburton’s first quarter leg issue here, as Indy tries to stay within reach.
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 9:21 PM
The whole crew is live-blogging Game 5 at @TheAthletic, so come join us…
A mini-update on Tyrese Haliburton’s first quarter leg issue here, as Indy tries to stay within reach.
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 9:21 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Tyrese Haliburton injured his right leg and went back to the locker room after this play.
He came back and returned to the game in the 2nd quarter. pic.x.com/ZDl9Z3oJ2D – 9:20 PM
Tyrese Haliburton injured his right leg and went back to the locker room after this play.
He came back and returned to the game in the 2nd quarter. pic.x.com/ZDl9Z3oJ2D – 9:20 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Haliburton has his lower right leg wrapped up on the bench but it’s his usual time to sit – 9:17 PM
Haliburton has his lower right leg wrapped up on the bench but it’s his usual time to sit – 9:17 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton is back from the locker room after being evaluated by associate head athletic trainer Carl Eaton.
Had a head pack applied to the back of his right calf — the same one where he’s been using kinesiology tape. – 9:17 PM
Tyrese Haliburton is back from the locker room after being evaluated by associate head athletic trainer Carl Eaton.
Had a head pack applied to the back of his right calf — the same one where he’s been using kinesiology tape. – 9:17 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
That was a loud & intense 1st here in OKC. Loudest it’s been.
Pacers trailing 32-22 as OKC is 4/6 from 3 on top of their success in the paint. Tony Bradley helped during his spurt. Pacers hurt by 7TOs and Carlisle not happy with officials. Haliburton only starter yet to score. – 9:10 PM
That was a loud & intense 1st here in OKC. Loudest it’s been.
Pacers trailing 32-22 as OKC is 4/6 from 3 on top of their success in the paint. Tony Bradley helped during his spurt. Pacers hurt by 7TOs and Carlisle not happy with officials. Haliburton only starter yet to score. – 9:10 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Rick Carlisle was given a technical foul in the first quarter after the no-call on Andrew Nembhard. pic.x.com/T6IDCDd9oF – 9:07 PM
Rick Carlisle was given a technical foul in the first quarter after the no-call on Andrew Nembhard. pic.x.com/T6IDCDd9oF – 9:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That was unbelievable effort by Bennedict Mathurin to go and chase down Alex Caruso and save a bucket. And a credit to Tyrese Haliburton for delaying Caruso just enough so Mathurin could 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 to Tyrese Haliburton for delaying Caruso just enough so Mathurin could get there. – 9:00 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Since Rick Carlisle already got a technical, lead assistant Lloyd Pierce is having a conversation with official Marc Davis. Unhappy. – 8:55 PM
Since Rick Carlisle already got a technical, lead assistant Lloyd Pierce is having a conversation with official Marc Davis. Unhappy. – 8:55 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Haliburton grabbing his right calf after falling down on a drive…was wincing while on the floor – 8:52 PM
Haliburton grabbing his right calf after falling down on a drive…was wincing while on the floor – 8:52 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Rick Carlisle tried the Mr. Nice Guy approach to officials at his presser yesterday and immediately regretted his decision when the game started 😂 – 8:52 PM
Rick Carlisle tried the Mr. Nice Guy approach to officials at his presser yesterday and immediately regretted his decision when the game started 😂 – 8:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Rick Carlisle was very courteous of the officiating over the weekend. After a on-call on an Andrew Nembhard put back attempt, Carlisle made sure he got a necessary technical foul. – 8:52 PM
Rick Carlisle was very courteous of the officiating over the weekend. After a on-call on an Andrew Nembhard put back attempt, Carlisle made sure he got a necessary technical foul. – 8:52 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Rick Carlisle gets an early technical foul, wanting a foul on Nembhard’s attack.
Also…trying to change the game.
OKC on a 18-5 burst. They’ve scored 16 of 22pts in the paint. – 8:52 PM
Rick Carlisle gets an early technical foul, wanting a foul on Nembhard’s attack.
Also…trying to change the game.
OKC on a 18-5 burst. They’ve scored 16 of 22pts in the paint. – 8:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Rick Carlisle just got a tech and his assistant coaches had to hold him back.
Loud City loves it.
Carlisle might not be singing this crew’s praises postgame like he did Scott Foster. – 8:51 PM
Rick Carlisle just got a tech and his assistant coaches had to hold him back.
Loud City loves it.
Carlisle might not be singing this crew’s praises postgame like he did Scott Foster. – 8:51 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Two championships with two different teams, and a total rebuild situation when he first got to Indiana, would put him among the elite coaches in NBA history”
P.J. Carlesimo discusses what another title would mean for Rick Carlisle
@TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.x.com/OnxXHfy7OA – 8:06 PM
“Two championships with two different teams, and a total rebuild situation when he first got to Indiana, would put him among the elite coaches in NBA history”
P.J. Carlesimo discusses what another title would mean for Rick Carlisle
@TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8 pic.x.com/OnxXHfy7OA – 8:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Rick Carlisle is a WNBA fan, and in the NBA he’s far from alone in that club apnews.com/article/wnba-n… – 7:56 PM
Rick Carlisle is a WNBA fan, and in the NBA he’s far from alone in that club apnews.com/article/wnba-n… – 7:56 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he prefers the 2-2-1-1-1 format of the Finals, believes it’s more “pure” than the 2-3-2.
He was on the competition committee that had it changed after 2013. – 7:13 PM
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he prefers the 2-2-1-1-1 format of the Finals, believes it’s more “pure” than the 2-3-2.
He was on the competition committee that had it changed after 2013. – 7:13 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pascal Siakam has been the Pacers’ steadying force — on the court and in the locker room. After Game 4 slipped away, his voice is one they listen to.
On leadership, Game 5 adjustments, injury updates, and Rick Carlisle defending Scott Foster: fieldhousefiles.com/p/siakam-leade… pic.x.com/CRILmPcMe8 – 4:45 PM
Pascal Siakam has been the Pacers’ steadying force — on the court and in the locker room. After Game 4 slipped away, his voice is one they listen to.
On leadership, Game 5 adjustments, injury updates, and Rick Carlisle defending Scott Foster: fieldhousefiles.com/p/siakam-leade… pic.x.com/CRILmPcMe8 – 4:45 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 Game 5 tonight! Prepare with my deep dive into the plays defining this series. Featuring:
– Matchup stats for Nembhard and Nesmith vs. SGA
– How full-court pressure changes OKC’s offense
– Tyrese Haliburton, isolation master?
And much more!
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:15 PM
Finals Game 5 tonight! Prepare with my deep dive into the plays defining this series. Featuring:
– Matchup stats for Nembhard and Nesmith vs. SGA
– How full-court pressure changes OKC’s offense
– Tyrese Haliburton, isolation master?
And much more!
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:15 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Tyrese Haliburton rewinds to his experience as an 11-year-old fan watching the 2011 NBA Finals
🗣️ “I remember I was confused as to why Dallas was winning”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 9:44 AM
Tyrese Haliburton rewinds to his experience as an 11-year-old fan watching the 2011 NBA Finals
🗣️ “I remember I was confused as to why Dallas was winning”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 9:44 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle defends referee Scott Foster in wake of fan criticism
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 8:35 AM
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle defends referee Scott Foster in wake of fan criticism
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 8:35 AM
More on this storyline
“We’ll evaluate everything with Tyrese (Haliburton) and see how he wakes up tomorrow.” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said postgame about his star player, who did not make a field goal while battling calf pain. -via New York Times / June 17, 2025
Tony East: Haliburton on his calf, insisting on playing: “It’s the Finals. I’ve worked my whole life to be here. I want to be out there to compete… I wasn’t great tonight but any means… if I can walk, I want to play.” Haliburton says his injury is in the “same area” as what he was dealing with after Game 2. -via Bluesky / June 17, 2025
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 120, Pacers 109 SGA – 31 points, 10 assists JDub – 40 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists Chet – 9 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks Wiggins – 14 points Haliburton – 4 points, 6 assists Siakam – 28 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists McConnell – 18 points OKC leads 3-2 -via x.com / June 16, 2025
Dan Devine: Rick Carlisle on TJ McConnell: “He was great in the third. Put him back in earlier than normal. He was very tired, that’s why we got him out. And I think there was a play early in the fourth where it looked like fatigue had set in there.” -via Bluesky / June 16, 2025
Tony East: Jarace Walker is off crutches but unlikely to play in the NBA Finals, Rick Carlsile says. -via x.com / June 15, 2025
