If Haliburton misses Game 6, that torpedoes the Pacers' chances to force a decisive Game 7. He's been Indiana's best player and primary ball-handler. The Thunder will be the heavy

If this were the regular season, Haliburton likely would be out 7-10 days, but Thursday night is Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Game 6 is on Thursday, but there is a chance they could be without their star guard, Tyrese Haliburton. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the belief is that Haliburton has suffered a strained right calf.

The Thunder are one win from their first NBA title since the team moved from Seattle in 2008. The Pacers are on the brink of elimination.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tyrese Haliburton is going to play in Game 6. “It’s the Finals, man,” Haliburton said. “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.”

Mark Daigneault made note of how Jalen Williams powered the Thunder to a Game 5 victory over the Pacers with the way he attacked the basket.