In addition to trying to overcome a 3-2 series deficit, the Indiana Pacers are also dealing with Tyrese Haliburton's recent calf injury that has left his status for Game 6 of the NBA Finals in doubt.

They always say the close-out game is the toughest to win in a playoff series. The Oklahoma City Thunder will soon learn that lesson. They travel on the road to face the Indiana Pacers, who are on the verge of elimination as OKC holds a 3-2 series lead in the 2025 NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton would not be playing on Thursday if this were a regular season game. He probably would be sidelined for a week or two if this was December or January. But this is June.