Rick Carlisle Gives Jarace Walker Injury Update. Will We See Him in NBA Finals vs. Thunder?
- Pacers forward Jarace Walker injured his right ankle during the sixth game of the Eastern Conference series in Indianapolis on Saturday night.
- The injury occurred early in the fourth quarter as Walker was defending a drive, and coach Rick Carlisle expressed uncertainty about his availability for the NBA Finals.
- Walker remained down for two possessions, crawled off the court with help from two trainers, then went directly to the locker room while on crutches.
- Walker, who was the Pacers' top selection in the 2023 draft, played seven minutes and scored two points on his sole shot attempt, with coach Carlisle commenting, "He's young so that's good."
- Walker’s status is uncertain due to an ankle injury sustained late in Game 6, but he has several days available to recuperate before Indiana faces Oklahoma City in the Finals opener on Thursday night.
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Pacers' Walker injures right ankle, leaving his availability for the NBA Finals uncertain
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Pacers forward Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana's 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and coach Rick Carlisle said he was uncertain of Walker's availability for the NBA Finals.Walker will have four full days to recover with Game 1 set for Thursday night at Oklahoma City."He's young so that's good," Carlisle said. "I did no…

Pacers’ Walker injures right ankle, leaving his availability for the NBA Finals uncertain
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pacers forward Jarace Walker was on crutches with a right ankle injury following Indiana's 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night and coach Rick Carlisle said…
Jarace Walker Helped Off Court After Suffering Ankle Injury While Contesting Karl-Anthony Towns
Jarace Walker awkwardly landed on his right foot (Photo via Twitter) The Indiana Pacers won Game 6 of the ECF against the New York Knicks for a ticket to the NBA Finals, but at what cost? A horrific ankle injury to Jarace Walker. During Game 6, things took a turn for the Pacers when forward Walker suffered a leg injury just moments into the fourth quarter. He was contesting a shot from the Knicks’ big man, Karl-Anthony Towns when both players l…
Jarace Walker Injury Update: Sprained Right Ankle, Questionable Status as of June 1, 2025
Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a sprained right ankle. His status is questionable, and it is uncertain if he will play in the upcoming game. This injury was reported on June 1, 2025. Jarace Walker of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a sprained right ankle. His status is questionable for […] The post Jarace Walker Injury Update: Sprained Right Ankle, Questionable Status as of June 1, 2025 appeared first on Knup Sports.
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