"That's the series" - NBA fans react to Pacers preparing to play without Tyrese Haliburton in Game 6

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Following his lackluster showing in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it was revealed that Tyrese Haliburton is battling injury. Amid these recent developments, fans are quickly losing hope of the team's championship aspirations.

On Tuesday afternoon, Shams Charania reported that Haliburton is playing through a calf strain. He is set to undergo an MRI, with his status for Game 6 remaining up in the air.

Though it's not confirmed if Tyrese Haliburton will or won't play Thursday, the recent discourse around the situation doesn't look good. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle revealed that Indiana is preparing itself to take the floor in Game 6 without the services of the All-Star point guard. This news has Pacers fans thinking the worst, beliving that the Thunder are going to close things out.

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In the event that Haliburton isn't able to suit up in Game 6, Pacers fans are preparing to wave the white flag.

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Haliburton had by far his worst showing in the playoffs in Game 5. He finished with four points and six assists on 0-for-6 shooting from the field. With the Pacers' season on the line, Haliburton will try to rally and keep Indiana's season alive.

(This is a developing story.)

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