Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Haliburton's Struggles Mark Pacers' Game 5 Finals Loss
The Pacers lost an important game to the Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Their star player, Tyrese Haliburton, had a tough night, missing all his shots.
He scored only a few points because he is injured.
This makes it harder for his team, but he still plans to play in the next game.
The Pacers are now behind in the series and need to win the next game to stay in the Finals.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled in Game 5, scoring only four points and missing all six field-goal attempts.
The Pacers lost Game 5 to the Thunder with a score of 120-109.
Haliburton became the first All-NBA player since 1958 to miss every shot in an NBA Finals game.
Haliburton has a right calf injury.
Haliburton intends to play in Game 6 despite his injury and struggles.
- Who
- Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder
- What
- Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- When
- Monday, June 17, 2025
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned
- Why
- To gain a lead in the NBA Finals series.
Indiana Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Game Series Status
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers face a challenge to win in the finals
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder are in a favorable position in the Finals
- Teams
- Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Game
- Game 5
- Score
- Thunder 120, Pacers 109
- Haliburton's Points
- 4
- Haliburton's FG
- 0-6
- Series Score
- 3-2
