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Report: Tyrese Haliburton has left calf strain, to get MRI. He said he is playing in Game 6

If this were the regular season, Haliburton likely would be out 7-10 days, but Thursday night is Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Tyrese Haliburton will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of what is believed to be a right calf strain.

Haliburton downplayed the severity of the injury that was noticeably bothering him in Game 5 by saying that, because it’s the NBA Finals, if he can walk, he’ll play. Well, if he does half a strained calf, that could certainly keep him from walking. If there is any chance of Haliburton playing, he’ll do it, but this an MRI isn’t an optimistic update. Hopefully Charania’s next report will have better news, but as of now, Indiana may have turn to T.J. McConnell for more minutes off the bench, with Andrew Nembhard sliding over to point guard in the starting unit.
Mojave King

Shooting Guard #8

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the Pacers have traded pick No. 23 and the rights to Mojave King to the Pelicans in exchange for the Pacers’ 2026 first-round pick.

The Pacers still hold the 54th pick in this draft, but they no longer have a first-round selection. However, they were able to get their own pick in 2026 back. The Pelicans now have two first-round picks, including pick No. 7. New Orleans will be able to add some young talent this summer, and there are still more moves for them to make. King was selected with the 47th pick in 2023, and after spending time in the G League, he has most recently been playing in New Zealand. This trade won’t change that, unless he ends up returning to the NBA.
Naz Reid

MIN Center #11

Head coach Chris Finch said he expects Julius Randle and Naz Reid to remain with the Timberwolves next season.

With Randle and Reid have player options for next season, and while there hasn’t been any official update about whether they will pick those options up or not, Finch expects them to remain in Minnesota. That could mean they decline their options and sign new contracts; it would be surprising if Reid accepted a $15 million option for next season. If he signs elsewhere, Reid could find a starting role, which would be ideal for his fantasy production.
Myles Turner

IND Center #33

Myles Turner accumulated 13 points (3-of-5 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Monday’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder.

After attempting at least 10 shots in each of the first four games of the series, Turner only took five in Game 5. While he isn’t going to be a marquee offensive option for the Pacers, they need more from Turner, especially with Tyrese Haliburton (calf) injured. Just as concerning is the three-point shooting. After making two of five attempts in Game 1, Turner is just 3-of-17 from beyond the arc. And he isn’t the only one struggling, with Indiana shooting 37 percent or worse from deep in each of the last four games. The Pacers will need to turn that around if they’re to have a chance of winning Game 6 on Thursday.
T.J. McConnell

IND Point Guard #9

T.J. McConnell recorded 18 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Monday’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder.

With Tyrese Haliburton limited due to a right calf injury and Andrew Nembhard struggling, the Pacers needed more from McConnell. Unsurprisingly, the veteran point guard stepped up, even screaming “you can’t guard me” at the Thunder players at one point. McConnell answering the call is to be expected, even with his perceived offensive limitations. With Haliburton likely to be at less than full strength for Game 6 on Thursday, the Pacers will need a performance from McConnell similar to the one they received on Monday.
Pascal Siakam

IND Power Forward #43

Pascal Siakam amassed 28 points (9-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Monday’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder.

With Tyrese Haliburton nowhere near full strength due to ankle and calf injuries, Siakam did what he could to carry the Pacers in Game 5. One of the few rotation players with a championship on his résumé, Spicy P shot 66.7 percent from the field and was impactful on both ends of the floor Monday night. Over the last two games, Siakam has recorded eight steals and three blocked shots to go along with what he’s done offensively. Regardless of what happens with Haliburton, the Pacers will need an elite Siakam on Thursday if they’re to force a Game 7. And he’s capable of answering the call.
Tyrese Haliburton

IND Point Guard #0

Tyrese Haliburton (calf) shot 0-of-6 from the field and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Monday’s Game 5 loss to the Thunder, scoring four points with seven rebounds and six assists.

Having injured his right ankle during Game 2, Haliburton suffered another right leg injury during Game 5. He appeared to injure his right calf on a drive to the basket during the first half and was a shell of himself for the rest of the night. And with Andrew Nembhard (7/3/3/1 with four turnovers) struggling to do much offensively, that was too much for the Pacers to overcome. Indiana did manage to pull to within two points during the fourth quarter, but they would turn the ball over on four consecutive possessions as Oklahoma City pulled away. With Game 6 scheduled for Thursday night, Indiana’s trainers are going to earn their keep as they look to get Haliburton as healthy as possible.
Aaron Wiggins

OKC Shooting Guard #21

Aaron Wiggins accounted for 14 points (4-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, one block and four three-pointers in Monday’s Game 5 win over the Pacers.

While Alex Caruso has garnered the most attention among the Thunder reserves in the NBA Finals, Wiggins has stepped up with two quality performances. Monday night, he hit double figures for the first time since Game 2, when he scored 18 points in a win. Wiggins and Cason Wallace (11/2/0/4/1 with three three-pointers) combined for 25 points in Game 5, helping to counter the excellent showing by Pacers backup guard T.J. McConnell. Wiggins’ inconsistency makes him a challenging player to trust fully, but he’s shown the ability to have an impact on multiple occasions this postseason.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC Point Guard #2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Monday’s Game 5 win over the Pacers with 31 points (9-of-21 FGs, 13-of-14 FTs), two rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and four blocked shots.

While the field goal percentage may not have been great, Gilgeous-Alexander was highly impactful in Monday’s victory. The four blocked shots were one shy of his playoff career-high, and he also hit double digits in assists for the first time since Game 4 of the conference finals. Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his 15th 30-point game of these playoffs, the most in a single postseason since Kobe Bryant had 15 in 2009. While the Pacers have done all they can to limit Gilgeous-Alexander, and they’ve had some success, the NBA’s Most Valuable Player still feels inevitable. He and the Thunder will look to win their first NBA title on Thursday night.
Jalen Williams

OKC Small Forward #8

Jalen Williams tallied 40 points (14-of-25 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Monday’s Game 5 win over the Pacers.

JDub put on a show Monday night in what was the most productive outing of his brief postseason career. Shooting 56 percent from the field, Williams notched a career-high point total, carrying over his productive play from Games 3 and 4. While Oklahoma City did drop Game 3, the shift to making sure Williams is on the opposite side of the court as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has significantly impacted Indiana’s defense. Having to account for SGA’s drives has left the Pacers in challenging positions regarding how they defend JDub, who’s been able to get downhill far more consistently than he did in the first two games. He and the Thunder will look to close out the series on Thursday.

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