Tyrese Haliburton will play Game 6 for the Pacers despite a calf strain, as they battle the Thunder with their season on the line. His presence is crucial, given Indiana’s strong record when he’s healthy. The Thunder have no new injuries, making Haliburton’s fitness and Indiana’s response to turnovers and rebounding key factors.
Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-2 NBA Finals lead after beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5. Jalen Williams stunned with 40 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and 10 assists. The Pacers face elimination as the series heads back to Indiana for Game 6.
Jamal Murray played through illness to spark the Nuggets' 119-107 victory over the Thunder, forcing a Game 7 in the Western Conference Semifinals. His resilience, backed by Nikola Jokić's dominance, sets up a must-watch winner-takes-all matchup with a Finals berth on the line.