In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton battled through a sore right calf, ultimately scoring only four points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite this being the lowest output of his playoff career, Haliburton insisted on playing, stating his determination to compete, regardless of his injury. Coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged Haliburton's condition, noting the athlete was not fully recovered yet emphasized the player's commitment to the team. With the loss, the Pacers now trail the series 3-2, making Game 6 critical for their playoff hopes.
It's the Finals. I've worked my whole life to be here and I want to be out there to compete, help my teammates any way I can.
[Haliburton's] not a hundred percent. There's a lot of guys in the series that aren't quite there, battling through pain.
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