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Tyrese Haliburton returns for Pacers in NBA finals game 6 despite calf injuryIndiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton started in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Thursday night, June 19, while managing a strained right calf. The All-Star played through the injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder with the Pacers down 3-2 in the series and facing elimination on their home floor.Haliburton has dealt with persistent lower leg issues during the finals, and his right calf strain worsened in Game 5. Although he returned to play the remaining three quarters of that game, he was limited offensively, scoring just four points from the free throw line while adding seven rebounds and six assists.Also read: 2025 NBA finals game 6: Haliburton's status, rebounding, turnovers key for Pacers vs. Thunder 'There's no set minutes limit,' Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said before Thursday's game. 'We will watch and monitor things very closely ... and we'll go from there.'Carlisle confirmed that Haliburton passed all strength and mobility checks during Thursday's walkthrough and pregame evaluation. The 24-year-old guard participated in warmups and took part in shooting drills shortly before being cleared to start. He contributed a free throw and a three-pointer in the fourth quarter.Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault acknowledged that his team prepared as if Haliburton would be available.'He's a great player,' Daigneault said. 'If there's one thing we know, you don't underestimate great players... I have no doubt he's dealing with stuff, but we're expecting him to come out and play like a great player would play.'Haliburton is averaging 17.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and an NBA-best 9.1 assists per game during the 2025 postseason. In the NBA finals, he has posted averages of 15 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Despite reduced scoring in Game 5 due to injury, Haliburton has made key contributions in high-leverage moments throughout Indiana's playoff run.Also read: Thunder vs Pacers: How to watch Game 5 of NBA Finals - Live streaming, date, time and other details The guard missed the final two games of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals due to a hamstring injury. The Pacers lost both contests by three points each without him. Haliburton later returned that summer to help Team USA win gold at the Paris Olympics.Over the past several days, he has received extensive treatment including hyperbaric therapy, acupuncture, massage, electrical stimulation, and kinesiology taping.'I have a lot of trust in our medical staff. I have a lot of trust in our organization to make the right decision,' Haliburton said Wednesday. 'There's been many situations through the course of my career where they've trusted me on my body... I want to be out there. That's the plan.'Haliburton has delivered several game-winning plays during the 2025 NBA playoffs. His buzzer-beating jumper in Game 1 of the NBA finals gave Indiana a 111-110 victory over Oklahoma City. He also hit game-winners against the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Knicks earlier in the postseason.On April 29, Haliburton scored a layup with 1.4 seconds left to complete a comeback and eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks. On May 6 in Cleveland, he hit a three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to cap another rally. On May 21 at Madison Square Garden, he made a buzzer-beating jumper to force overtime after Indiana trailed by nine with under a minute left.Also read: NBA Finals: Thunder inch closer to title, beat Pacers in Game 5 to take 3-2 lead Haliburton's presence in Game 6 was considered vital, even at less than full strength, as Indiana sought to extend the NBA finals to a decisive Game 7.
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