The Indiana Pacers are facing a critical Game 6 of the NBA Finals trailing 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The uncertainty surrounding Tyrese Haliburton's calf injury, sustained during Game 5, casts doubt on his availability for the must-win game.

Haliburton, a two-time All-Star guard, has been instrumental in the Pacers' postseason run, including a clutch game-winning shot in Game 1 of the Finals. Coach Rick Carlisle is expected to announce Haliburton's status closer to game time, but Haliburton expresses his determination to compete despite the injury. His absence would require heightened performance from teammates like Pascal Siakam, who scored 28 points in Game 5, as well as Myles Turner and T.J. McConnell.

The Pacers must also devise a strategy to contain Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been dominant throughout the series, averaging 32.4 points per game. The stakes are high, and Indiana needs a win at home to force a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City.