Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's lower leg injury, aggravated in Game 5's loss to Oklahoma City, casts doubt on his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Coach Rick Carlisle stated Haliburton will be evaluated, likely listed as questionable, and be a game-time decision. The team is preparing for scenarios with and without him, potentially starting TJ McConnell in his place. Haliburton, despite playing through pain and missing all six shots in Game 5, expressed his determination to play in Game 6 if physically possible.

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