Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Haliburton's Struggles Highlight Pacers' NBA Finals Challenges
In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton, a key player for the Indiana Pacers, had a tough night.
He only scored four points and missed all his shots.
This performance earned him an unwanted record as the first All-NBA player since 1958 to miss every shot in a Finals game.
Haliburton is playing with a left calf injury.
Despite the pain, he wants to play in Game 6 to help his team.
The Pacers are now down 3-2 in the series, and they need Haliburton to play well to win.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, scoring only four points.
Haliburton missed all six of his field goal attempts and recorded seven rebounds and six assists.
He became the first All-NBA player since 1958 to miss every shot in an NBA Finals game.
Haliburton is dealing with a left calf injury, affecting his performance.
Despite the injury, Haliburton plans to play in Game 6, scheduled for June 19.
- Who
- Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers.
- What
- Tyrese Haliburton struggled in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, scoring only four points and missing all his shots.
- When
- Game 5 of the NBA Finals on an unspecified date. Game 6 is set for June 19.
- Where
- In the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Game 6 will be in Indianapolis.
- Why
- Due to a left calf injury.
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Some fans are critical of Haliburton's performance.
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Fans stand with Haliburton.
- Player
- Tyrese Haliburton
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Game 5 Score
- 120-109 (Thunder win)
- Haliburton's points
- 4
- Haliburton's assists
- 6
- Haliburton's rebounds
- 7
- Haliburton's FG Attempts
- 0/6
- Injury
- Left calf