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Myles Turner Myles Turner (illness) not listed on injury report
Thu, Jun 12, 2025, 4:44 PM
NBA Injury Report
Myles Turner (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 4 against the Thunder on Friday.
Analysis: Head coach Rick Carlisle said that Turner had been battling an illness that would potentially prevent him from practicing on Thursday, but it won't keep him from playing on Friday. He may not be at full strength, but he'll be out there as Indiana looks to take a 3-1 lead in the series. |
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Myles Turner Carlisle: Turner may miss practice with illness
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 5:58 PM
James Boyd
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Myles Turner is dealing with an illness and may not practice on Thursday.
Analysis: Turner finished the Pacers' win in Game 3 with nine points, two rebounds, one assist and five blocks. His most important block came late in the game on a Chet Holmgren three-point attempt. Despite dealing with an illness and potentially missing practice Thursday, Turner isn't likely to miss Game 4 on Friday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam has 21 points as IND takes 2-1 lead
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 5:23 PM
Pascal Siakam had 21 points (8-of-14 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block against the Thunder in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Pacers received truly great performances in Game 3 from Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton and Siakam. The 31-year-old power forward has been a rock for the Pacers this postseason bringing with him previous NBA Finals experience from his time in Toronto. Siakam's excellent Game 3 included 21 points on 14 shots and locking up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensively on a crucial possession with under two minutes remaining. The Eastern Conference finals MVP played as big of a role as anyone in the Pacers taking a 2-1 series lead. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton has 22/9/11 line in Pacers win
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 5:21 PM
Tyrese Haliburton had 22 points (9-of-17 FGs), nine rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers against the Thunder in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Analysis: Haliburton became the fifth player in NBA Finals history to have at least 20 points, at least 10 assists and zero free throw attempts. The 25-year-old point guard also became the first player in NBA history with nine games of at least 10 assists and two made three-pointers in a single playoff run. Haliburton had only six and three points in the first halves of the first two games of this series, but was excellent in the first half of Game 3 with 12 points and seven assists. His play is a big reason the Pacers find themselves just two wins away from winning the NBA Finals. |
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Bennedict Mathurin Pacers' Mathurin has game-high 27 in Game 3 win
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 5:18 PM
Bennedict Mathurin had 27 points (9-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in the Pacers' 116-107 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Pacers' bench outscored the Thunder's 30-11 in the first half of Game 3, which Indiana led by four at halftime, and Mathurin was a big part of that. The 22-year-old small forward's 27 points were the third most off the bench in NBA Finals history. Mathurin joined Jason Terry and Manu Ginobili as the only bench players to have at least 25 points in an NBA Finals game in the last 25 years. Even more impressive was that Mathurin played only 22 minutes and took just 12 shots. His +16 in his time on the court was a game-high. It was an exceptional effort from the Pacers' No. 6 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) good to go Wednesday
Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 9:38 AM
Shams Charania
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, there is no concern for Tyrese Haliburton's status ahead of Wednesday's Game 3 despite dealing with an âankle issue.â
Analysis: Haliburton sported a notable limp following Sunday's Game 2 loss, but he should face no restrictions in a pivotal Game 3. He scored 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter of Game 2, and he emphasized his need to be more aggressive on offense early in the game. Expect him to make a concerted effort to score early and often on Wednesday. |
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Jarace Walker Walker (ankle) to remain sidelined for Game 3
Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarace Walker (ankle) is out for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Analysis: Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said ahead of Sunday's Game 2 that Walker was ânot closeâ to returning, so Tuesday's update is unsurprising. Obi Toppin has been Pascal Siakam's primary backup throughout the season, but was ineffective in 19 minutes in Indiana's Game 2 defeat. He'll hold onto the role, also seeing a little time at the center position when the Pacers decide to go small. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton (leg) says he'll play in Game 3
Tue, Jun 10, 2025, 7:28 AM
Rylan Stiles
Tyrese Haliburton said he'll be âready to go for Game 3" of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Analysis: Haliburton was seen limping after Game 2, but he downplayed the severity of it. âI'm fine,â Haliburton said. âReally just a lower leg thing. I'll leave it at that. I feel fine, and I'll be ready to go for Game 3.â After being the hero in Game 1, Haliburton was solid in Game 2, but it wasn't enough for the Pacers to steal another game on the road. Still, the series is tied 1-1, and the Pacers have homecourt advantage for the rest of the series. We'll see if Haliburton has more magic up his sleeve on Wednesday. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam tallies 15 points, seven rebounds
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 4:43 PM
Pascal Siakam accumulated 15 points (3-of-11 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 2 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: The Pacers finished Game 2 with seven double-digit scorers, but none scored more than Tyrese Haliburton's 17 points. As for Siakam, his point total was salvaged by an 8-of-9 night at the foul line. Spicy P only scored 19 points in Game 1 but was far more efficient, and he also finished that game with a double-double. Oklahoma City boasts an elite defense, and they were far better across the board on Sunday. Siakam and the Pacers will look to regain the series lead when they host Game 3 on Wednesday. |
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Myles Turner Myles Turner finishes Game 2 loss with 16 points
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 4:42 PM
Myles Turner accounted for 16 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's Game 2 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Offensively, Turner has gotten off to a solid start in the NBA Finals. After scoring 15 points on 50 percent shooting in Game 1, he put up one more point on a similar percentage Sunday evening. However, Turner only grabbed four rebounds after recording nine in the series opener. Sunday's defeat does not rest on Turner's shoulders, but Indiana will need him to be more forceful as a rebounder and defender moving forward. The Pacers host Game 3 on Wednesday night. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton scores 17 points in Game 2 defeat
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 4:40 PM
Tyrese Haliburton amassed 17 points (7-of-13 FGs), three rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Sunday's Game 2 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: While Haliburton shot over 50 percent from the field, Game 2 was far from his best effort. The Pacers' star point guard finished with five turnovers, the most in a game for him since Game 4 of Indiana's first-round series against Milwaukee. High-turnover nights have not been the norm for Haliburton, so there should not be much to worry about for Wednesday's Game 3 in Indianapolis. Given how well he's played throughout the postseason, it would be unsurprising if Haliburton rebounded in style Wednesday night. |
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Jarace Walker Carlisle: Walker (ankle) ânot close' to returning
Sun, Jun 8, 2025, 12:48 PM
Dan Devine
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jarace Walker (ankle) is ânot closeâ to returning to game action.
Analysis: Walker injured his right ankle during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals and was already ruled out for the first two games of the NBA Finals. Based on Carlisle's comments during his availability ahead of Sunday's Game 2, the Pacers will be without their forward for the foreseeable future. Walker is still using one crutch to move around, but he may be able to ditch the apparatus in the ânext day or so.â Walker's continued absence does not significantly impact Indiana's rotation, even with Carlisle's willingness to go deep into his bench. Obi Toppin will continue to play most of the backup power forward minutes. |
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Obi Toppin Obi Toppin chips in 17 points off bench in Game 1
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:48 PM
Obi Toppin provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and five three-pointers in Game 1 against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: Toppin has been solid throughout this postseason, but he hasn't had many big scoring nights. However, after he had 18 points in the Game 6 clincher over the Knicks, he added 17 more to kick off the Finals, with 15 of those points coming from beyond the arc. If Toppin is able to continue to make an impact off the bench like he did in this game, there should be more wins coming for the Pacers. |
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Aaron Nesmith Aaron Nesmith records double-double in Game 1 win
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:45 PM
Aaron Nesmith recorded a double-double on Thursday with 10 points (3-of-9 FGs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block, three three-pointers and five turnovers in Game 1 against the Thunder.
Analysis: Indiana dominated on the glass in this game, but it wasn't just because of the bigs. Nesmith was the leading rebounder in this game and was one of three Pacers to grab at least 10 rebounds. However, they lost the turnover battle 24-6, and Nesmith contributed five of those. The only player with more was Myles Turner, who coughed it up six times. Indiana won this game and still has things to clean up, which is an encouraging sign for them moving forward in this series. |
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Pascal Siakam Pascal Siakam leads Pacers with 19 points in win
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:43 PM
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in Game 1 against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: It was a balanced attack for Indiana as they stole Game 1 on the road, but Siakam was the one that ended up as the leading scorer. He was one of six players to score in double figures, with nobody reaching 20 points. The MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals will continue to play an important role for Indiana for the remainder of the series as they now sit three wins away from a championship. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton hits game-winner, Pacers take Game 1
Thu, Jun 5, 2025, 5:20 PM
Tyrese Haliburton finished with 14 points (6-of-13 FGs), 10 rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers in a 111-110 win over the Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Analysis: Somehow, some way, the Pacers completed yet another comeback to steal Game 1 of the Finals on the road. Haliburton nailed a mid-range jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining to give the Pacers the lead in the game and in the series. It wasn't a spectacular game for him, and the entire team struggled offensively. However, they dominated the glass, and Haliburton was one of three Pacers to grab at least 10 rebounds as they outrebounded OKC 56-39. That helped make up for the Thunder winning the turnover matchup 24-6. It wasn't a great game for either team, but Indiana came out on top. Game 2 will be on Sunday. |
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Jarace Walker Carlisle: Jarace Walker out until at least Game 3
Mon, Jun 2, 2025, 10:18 AM
Alex Golden
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Jarace Walker will miss at least Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
Analysis: At the earliest, Walker could return for Game 3 on June 11. Though Walker has had some solid minutes, he hasn't played a significant role for the Pacers in the playoffs to this point. Obi Toppin will continue to fill out the majority of the backup power forward minutes. |
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Jarace Walker Jarace Walker (ankle) status for NBA Finals TBD
Sun, Jun 1, 2025, 6:42 PM
ESPN
Jarace Walker (ankle) left the arena on crutches following Saturday's Game 6 victory over the Knicks.
Analysis: The Pacers sealed their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2000 on Saturday, defeating the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals to win the series. The lone negative was the right ankle injury suffered by Walker, who landed awkwardly during the fourth quarter. The second-year forward required assistance back to the locker room and did not return. During his postgame availability, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he was unsure what Walker's status for the NBA Finals would be. Indiana has the depth to withstand Walker's absence if he cannot play, but this would leave Carlisle with one less potential option to call on. |
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Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton leads Pacers past Knicks to NBA Finals
Sat, May 31, 2025, 5:05 PM
Tyrese Haliburton recorded 21 points (9-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, 13 assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in Saturday's 125-108 series-clinching Game 6 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Haliburton followed up an unexpected Game 5 clunker with an excellent performance in Game 6 to send the Knicks packing. Haliburton put the Pacers up 20 points with under a minute left in the fourth quarter with deep three-pointer. The 25-year-old point averaged 21.0 points per game, 10.5 assists per fame and 6.0 rebounds per game in the series. The Pacers will have a few days off before the NBA Finals tips off on Thursday with Game 1 against the Thunder. |
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Pascal Siakam Siakam named Eastern Conference Finals MVP
Sat, May 31, 2025, 5:01 PM
Pascal Siakam was named MVP of the Eastern Conference Finals after recording 31 points (10-of-18 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, three blocks and three three-pointers in Saturday's series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Knicks.
Analysis: Siakam set the tone for the Pacers once again in Game 6, scoring early and often. The 31-year-old power forward averaged 24.8 points per game, 5.0 rebounds per game and 3.5 assists per game in the series with 52.4 percent shooting and 50 percent from behind the three-point line. The Pacers use a deep rotation that plays a fast pace of basketball, but Siakam was the clear difference-maker in the series. |
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