Tag: Indiana Pacers

Haliburton Cleared for Game 6 Despite Calf Strain

Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
June 2025

Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals despite suffering a right calf strain in Game 5. The Pacers face elimination, trailing 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Haliburton passed a team strength test just hours before tip-off and showed no major limitations. After intensive treatments all week, he will be monitored closely without a strict minutes cap as Indiana aims to force Game 7.

Haliburton Suffers Calf Strain, Vows to Play Game 6

Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
June 2025

Tyrese Haliburton aggravated a strained right calf in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and will undergo an MRI to assess the severity, but says he intends to play in Game 6.
Haliburton returned with his calf wrapped and played 34 minutes but failed to score a field goal, finishing with just 4 points. Despite ankle and calf issues, he insists he’ll fight through for the elimination game.

Carlisle Defends Ref Foster After Game 4 Scrutiny

Scott Foster, Rick Carlisle (Indiana Pacers)
June 2025

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle strongly defended referee Scott Foster following criticism of his officiating in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, calling the scrutiny “unfair and stupid.”
Despite 71 free throws and 53 fouls in a physical matchup, Carlisle praised Foster’s professionalism. A controversial no-call involving MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in the game fueled fan outrage as OKC tied the series 2-2.

Underdog Pacers Draw Heavy Public Betting vs Thunder

Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
June 6, 2025

The Pacers enter the NBA Finals as 5-1 underdogs to the Thunder, matching the longest odds for a finalist in 20 years. Despite the mismatch, most small bettors are backing Indiana, hoping for a major upset.
While 78–94% of bets favor the Pacers, 90% of the total money is on OKC. Thunder are 9.5-point Game 1 favorites and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP odds at -550, ahead of Haliburton at +700.

Walker Injury Clouds Pacers’ NBA Finals Plans

Jarace Walker (Indiana Pacers)
June 1, 2024 (Game 6 vs. Knicks)

Jarace Walker left Game 6 on crutches with a right ankle injury, casting doubt on his availability for the NBA Finals. The 2023 No. 8 pick exited after playing just seven minutes and scoring two points.
Walker was hurt early in the fourth quarter while defending a drive. His leg bent awkwardly and he collapsed, needing two trainers to help him off. Coach Rick Carlisle remains uncertain if the rookie can recover in four days.

Knicks Force Game 6 as Pacers Offense Collapses at MSG

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks
May 23, 2025

The Indiana Pacers failed to close out their Eastern Conference semifinal series, falling 111-94 to the New York Knicks in Game 5. Indiana’s starters scored just 37 points, the second-lowest total this postseason, while committing 20 turnovers.
Tyrese Haliburton struggled with only 8 points and 7 shot attempts, contributing to Indiana’s worst offensive outing of the playoffs. Despite the loss, the Pacers lead the series 3-2 and remain confident ahead of Game 6 at home.

Nesmith Cleared for Game 4 vs Knicks

Aaron Nesmith (Indiana Pacers)
Game 4, Tuesday, May 28

Nesmith will play in Game 4 despite a right ankle sprain sustained in Game 3 against the Knicks.
After limping off, Nesmith returned late in Game 3 and has now been cleared. He’s averaged 15.1 PPG and played a key defensive role on Jalen Brunson.

Atkinson Avoids Blaming Refs Despite NBA Confirming 3 Missed Calls in Game 2 Loss

Cleveland Cavaliers v Indiana Pacers
May 2025

The NBA admitted three missed calls in the final minute of Indiana’s 120-119 comeback win over Cleveland in Game 2, including a lane violation by Haliburton before his game-winning 3-pointer. Despite this, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson refused to blame the refs, focusing instead on his team’s collapse from a 20-point lead.
The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed missed lane violations and a defensive 3-second call. Atkinson acknowledged collective errors from players, coaches, and officials, while Pacers coach Rick Carlisle noted Indiana had more fouls called overall in the series. Game 3 shifts to Indianapolis.

Pacers Surge Late, Eye Another Deep Playoff Run

Indiana Pacers
April 2025

The Indiana Pacers have won 8 of their last 10 games and look poised for another playoff run, even without injured star Pascal Siakam. They’re playing with chemistry, depth, and postseason focus.
Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.4 points and 11.3 assists since the All-Star break, while Myles Turner leads the league in blocks. Indiana’s improved bench, with McConnell, Mathurin, and Toppin, allows them to go nine deep without losing momentum.

LeBron Beats Buzzer as Lakers Snap Skid in Thriller vs Pacers

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
27 March 2025

LeBron James tipped in a game-winning buzzer-beater to lift the Lakers to a 120-119 win over the Indiana Pacers.
James redirected Luka Doncic’s missed floater with 0.2 seconds left to secure the win, marking his 8th career buzzer-beater and tying him for 2nd-most in NBA history. He finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists, all while breaking out in the fourth after a quiet start. Doncic led with 34 points, and Rui Hachimura added 14. The win moved L.A. to 44-28, 4th in the West, one game behind Denver.

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