Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton is determined to play in the crucial Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite dealing with a right calf strain. The star guard is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to be on the court, undergoing various treatments and tests to determine his availability. Coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged that Haliburton's status will likely be a game-time decision, with the team preparing for the possibility of him not suiting up.
Haliburton's injury woes worsened during Game 5 as he struggled to make an impact on the court, leading the Pacers to fall behind in the series. If Haliburton is sidelined, it is expected that T.J. McConnell will step into a starting role, bringing his playmaking skills to the forefront. With the Pacers facing a win-or-go-home scenario, Haliburton's availability hangs in the balance, adding more drama to an already intense playoff matchup.