Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is believed to have strained his right calf in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder, according to ESPN.

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.

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.

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.