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NBC News
28 minutes ago
- Sport
- NBC News
The ‘margin' stat that was the biggest key to the Indiana Pacers saving their season
INDIANAPOLIS — This late in a playoff series, as Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam put it Thursday night, there are no "secrets" left between opponents. There are very few — if any — surprise adjustments left on the board. The coaches know each other's plays. The players know each other's tendencies. Said Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton: 'All these games are coming down to the margins.' And there was one margin in particular that propelled Indiana to a stunning, 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, the same one that coach Rick Carlisle said cost them Game 5: Turnovers. 'We played better,' Carlisle said when asked about the giveaways after Game 6. 'We were where we should be most of the time. Well, a lot more than we were in Game 5. And we were stronger with the ball, and we had some that weren't great ones. But when we made a mistake, we bounced back well, and that's what you've got to do this time of year.' 'We watched film and it tells us what we do,' forward Obi Toppin added. 'They don't put too many good clips up on the film. We knew we had to be better today.' Thursday was a complete turnaround for the Pacers when it came to turnovers. In Game 5, the team coughed up the ball a whopping 22 times in an 11-point loss, including seven in the first quarter and eight in a tightly contested fourth. And they came in a variety of forms, from bad passes to aimlessly dribbling into traffic to picking up the ball too far away from the hoop. In Game 6, Indiana had zero turnovers in the first quarter, only two by halftime, and seven by the end of third — building a 30-point lead before backups played the majority of the fourth quarter. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had more turnovers by himself (eight) than the entire Pacers roster after three quarters. 'We were at least a little bit stronger with the ball,' Siakam said about the difference between the last two games. 'Obviously, we are not a team that really turns the ball over but when you play against a defense like they do that really disrupts you. 'Just the key is two hands on the ball, like the most basic stuff. You know, just make the pass, the easy pass usually, not try to complicate it, and I think that's the most important.' After a miraculous comeback in Game 1, in which Indiana turned the ball over 25 times but still managed to steal the game at the end, holding onto the ball has been a key indicator for the Pacers' success. In their last two wins in the finals, Indiana has averaged only 12.5 turnovers. In their three losses? 18. Oklahoma City, meanwhile, has forced 3.1 more turnovers per game in its playoff wins compared to its playoff losses. The extra possessions for Indiana especially paid off early. In the first 12 minutes of the game, the Pacers shot only 8-of-25 from the field, a ghastly 32% conversion rate. And yet, they still led by three after the first, in large part because Indiana had the ball more than the Thunder, who had five turnovers in the opening period. Whereas the Pacers had their lowest giveaway total of the championship round in Game 6, OKC had its highest turnover game of the playoffs, with 23 blunders leading to 32 Indiana points. Against an incredibly stingy defense, and with Haliburton limited by a calf strain, the Pacers desperately need any and all easy scores. And now, as the series shifts to a Game 7, Haliburton says it is the margins that will ultimately decide the winner, and crown a champion for the 2024-25 season. 'Can you win the rebound battle, can you win the turnover battle, can you set the tone from a physicality standpoint?,' Haluburton said. 'Those are all what's been very important through all these games and I feel like whoever has done that has won game. 'So going into Game 7, it's just important for us to control the controllables, the effort stuff. That's going to be really important.'
Time of India
34 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'A keeper for sure'- Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones' reaction on his calf injury wins hearts on social media
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones via Instagram Tyrese Haliburton's presence in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals played a crucial role in leading the Indiana Pacers to their much-needed victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the speculations around his right calf sprain, Haliburton went on to become a hotbed of discussion in the NBA world. Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend, Jade Jones' adorable reaction to his injury, has won the hearts of his fans on social media, and they just can't stop talking about her. Tyrese Haliburton's fans react to girlfriend Jade Jones' take on the Indiana Pacers' star's calf injury Tyrese Haliburton made headlines after he was seen limping during a postgame press conference after Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The speculations around his presence in Game 6 had set the internet on fire. Despite being injured in his right calf, Haliburton was spotted in full action against the OKC Thunder and accelerating the Pacers towards their much-needed victory. Haliburton's girlfriend, Jade Jones, became an internet sensation, all thanks to her adorable reaction to the NBA star's calf injury. From discussing her nails to her compassionate response to his injury, Haliburton's fans believe that he has struck gold, as Jones is a keeper for life. A fan even mentioned 'Wow, man he picked a keeper for sure.' 'A keeper cuz she has compassion!' 'Lowkey might be one of the prettiest NBA girlfriends I've seen.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'If she ain't like this, I don't want her.' 'Damn, she's so beautiful, icl.' 'Look at her nails bruv. She's pretty tho.' 'I wonder what she'll put on his calf while watching Love Island.' 'Goat. Glad Halli is on the Love Island train.' During a recent press conference, Tyrese Haliburton provided a major update on his right calf injury. He sounded quite confident about facing the Thunder in the upcoming games. The Pacers' star said, 'I have a lot of trust in our medical staff. I have a lot of trust in our organization to make the right decision. I think there have 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.' As the cut-throat competition between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder inches closer towards Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton's contribution has been phenomenal during the ongoing 2025 NBA Finals Also Read: 'Series over'- Fans react to Tyrese Haliburton's exit from Game 6 of 2025 NBA Finals Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
New York Post
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tyrese Haliburton reveals how girlfriend and ‘Love Island' are part of injury rehab
Jalen Brunson isn't the only NBA star captivated by a certain reality TV dating show. Speaking to ESPN on Thursday after taking down the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed how watching 'Love Island' with girlfriend Jade Jones has been part of his recovery from a strained right calf. Advertisement 'My girl, Jade, is staying on me to keep doing the treatment when the people aren't there, she wants to watch 'Love Island' right now and she's like, 'Before we put it on, we've got to put something on the calf,'' said Haliburton, who scored 14 points in Indiana's 108-91 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse to force a Game 7. Jones, who has supported Haliburton, 25, throughout the Pacers' playoff run, later verified her boyfriend's remarks. Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton has been watching 'Love Island' with girlfriend Jade Jones. Jade Jones/Instagram 'You heard!!!!' she exclaimed in an Instagram Story that featured a clip of Haliburton opening up about their 'Love Island' watch parties. An international sensation, 'Love Island' has interactions across the globe, with the U.S. version launching its seventh season on Peacock earlier this month. 5 Ariana Madix is the host of the American version of 'Love Island.' Ben Symons/Peacock Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton spoke about watching 'Love Island'while rehabbing a calf injury. ESPN/X Hosted by Bravo alum Ariana Madix, the show follows a group of singles looking to find love in a dreamy locale. Days before Haliburton revealed his 'Love Island' fandom, Knicks star Brunson sent fans into a tizzy after posting a cryptic tweet about the beloved show. 5 Tyrese Haliburton during the Pacers' Game 6 win on June 19, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Tyrese Haliburton has been supported by girlfriend Jade Jones throughout the playoffs. Jade Jones/Instagram 'I am genuinely confused,' the two-time NBA All-Star wrote Tuesday on X before immediately following up with, 'Damn my bad yall, I was talking about love island.' Though unclear if Haliburton and Brunson, 28, have exchanged 'Love Island' takes, the two recently clashed in the Eastern Conference finals, where the Pacers finished the Knicks in six games. Haliburton has been grappling with injuries to his right leg, which were spotlighted Monday in a forgettable Game 5. He is averaging 17.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 9 assists this postseason. Game 7 is set for Sunday night in Oklahoma City.
Indianapolis Star
an hour ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Who Really Qualifies for IRS Fresh Start Program? Clear Start Tax Breaks Down the Fine Print in 2025
Tyrese Haliburton starred on a sore calf, Andrew Nembhard outplayed MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and the Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals are going to Game 7
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Pacers star Pascal Siakam caught in scary pregame ritual before NBA Finals as fans claim 'devil magic' sealed win
NBA fans believe 'devil magic' was responsible for the Indiana Pacers' series-saving victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder after cameras spotted Pascal Siakam in a disturbing pregame ritual. The Pacers have set up a mouthwatering Game 7 showdown with the Thunder in this season's NBA Finals after an emphatic 108-91 win in Indiana on Thursday night. Before they blew Oklahoma City away at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Siakam could be seen going through a bizarre routine in the tunnel as he and his teammates huddled together for one last pep talk. Television cameras captured the Cameroonian power forward glancing up at the ceiling with his eyes completely rolled back, leaving fans both baffled and slightly terrified on social media. 'That man went to another place. Something happened here,' one user posted on X. 'Everybody praying & he turning into the exorcist,' wrote another. A third asked: 'And you're gonna tell me they don't [do] devil magic?' Siakam's routine clearly worked as he put up 16 points in a resounding win over the Thunder A fourth joked: 'Sold his soul for this game!' 'Undertaker?' said another who drew comparisons with the WWE legend. Whatever Siakam was up to in the tunnel, it worked for him and his team as he put up 16 points and 13 rebounds in a dominant victory for the Pacers. Star man Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points for the Pacers, who started slowly and then turned things into a blowout. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on hand with 21 points for the Thunder, who pulled their starters from the game when they trailed by 30 going into the fourth. Jalen Williams added 16. Indiana missed its first eight shots and got down 10-2. The arena, roaring just a few minutes before at the start, quieted quickly. After the slow start, the Pacers outscored the Thunder 68-32 over the next 24 minutes. An Indiana team that hadn't led by more than 10 points at any time in the first five games - and that double-digit lead was brief - led by 28 early in the third quarter. The margin eventually got to 31, which was Oklahoma City's second-biggest deficit of the season. Indiana's huge win means the thrilling series will now be decided on Sunday night when the action moves back to Oklahoma for a decisive Game 7, the first one in the NBA Finals since 2016.
