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For the first time, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton didn't make a single basket in an entire playoff game, scoring just four points in Game 5.
Tyrese Haliburton addresses the disappointing outcome in Game 5, pointing out the aspects that went wrong while also sharing the state of his health amid injury concerns.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA championship. OKC defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday at Paycom Center. It now leads the series 3-2 after overcoming a deficit in crunch time of Game 4 on the road to avoid a 3-1 hole.
ESPN announcer Kendrick Perkins said the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton looked 'scared to death' after a poor first half in the NBA Finals
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Haliburton has been superb during the Pacers’ postseason run, hitting game-winners in Game 1s against to Cavaliers and Thunder while also connecting on the game-tying bucket at the end of regulation during Indiana’s Game 1 win over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
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NBA fans were unhappy with Tyrese Haliburton's struggles as Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a Game 5 win in Oklahoma.
Wing Aaron Wiggins added 14 points off the bench and guard Cason Wallace had11. Forward Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points and guard T.J. McConnell added 18 points.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.