5 Talking Points From Game 5 of NBA Finals 2025
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Wing Aaron Wiggins added 14 points off the bench and guard Cason Wallace had11. Forward Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 28 points and guard T.J. McConnell added 18 points.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
While Tyrese Haliburton dealt with a calf injury during the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday, it doesn't sound like he has any plans of sitting out Thursday's Game 6.
Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it’s safe to assume he’s a fan of the schedule right about now.
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took exception to criticism levied at officiating in the NBA Finals, specifically the rebukes of Scott Foster.