US EditionPacers Preparing Two Game 6 Scenarios: One with Tyrese Haliburton and One without. What that Looks Like
- The Indiana Pacers must win Game 6 on Thursday night in Indianapolis to stay alive in the NBA Finals, facing elimination by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton's status for Game 6 remains uncertain due to a strained right calf sustained during Monday's Game 5 loss.
- Coach Rick Carlisle said the team must prepare for two scenarios: one where Haliburton plays and another where he does not, with a decision expected near tip-off.
- Haliburton emphasized the importance of carefully evaluating the situation and consulting medical staff, expressing his commitment to doing everything possible to participate in the game.
- If Haliburton cannot play, the Pacers likely will rely on guard T.J. McConnell to start, as they aim to hold home court and force a Game 7 in Oklahoma City.
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Haliburton 'wants to play' in Game 6 despite calf strain
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Pacers face a must-win situation in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City Thursday night — and they might have to do so without their point guard Tyrese Haliburton. The two-time All-Star confirmed he has a right calf strain during Wednesday’s media availability at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Haliburton reportedly had an MRI Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said…
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