Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Undergoes MRI for Calf Injury Ahead NBA Finals Game 6

Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers is undergoing an MRI to assess the severity of a strained right calf sustained during Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the injury, Haliburton played 34 minutes in Game 5 but struggled, missing all six of his shots and scoring only four points, marking the first time in his career with such a performance in extended minutes. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and the team are carefully evaluating the injury ahead of the critical Game 6 in Indianapolis, with Haliburton expressing his strong desire to play as long as he is able to walk. The Pacers are currently down 3-2 in the series and face elimination, making Haliburton's health and availability pivotal. Throughout the postseason, Haliburton has been instrumental, averaging 17.9 points and 9.1 assists, and the team's success heavily depends on his performance. The MRI is part of the standard procedure to determine the best course of action for his recovery and playing status.