The Indiana Pacers lost Game 5 of the NBA Finals in part because Tyrese Haliburton was clearly suffering from an injury. That injury severely limited him in his effectiveness. Haliburton scored just four points and didn't hit a single shot from the field,

Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton guts through what appeared to be a lower right leg injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton's Game 5 Performance Was Historically Bad originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Pacers dropped Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals 120-109 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Coming into the game, the series was tied 2-2, with the winner laying claim to the series advantage.