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.
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
