It’s the Finals. I’ve worked my whole life to be here. I want to be out there to compete… if I can walk, I want to play.”

For the first time, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton didn't make a single basket in an entire playoff game, scoring just four points in Game 5.

Tyrese Haliburton addresses the disappointing outcome in Game 5, pointing out the aspects that went wrong while also sharing the state of his health amid injury concerns.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA championship. OKC defeated the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Monday at Paycom Center. It now leads the series 3-2 after overcoming a deficit in crunch time of Game 4 on the road to avoid a 3-1 hole.

ESPN announcer Kendrick Perkins said the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton looked 'scared to death' after a poor first half in the NBA Finals

The Pacers came up short despite a valiant effort in Game 6. Now they've got to try to find a way to win with an injured superstar and their backs against the wall.