In Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton unfortunately injured his right leg again, but he still played with the injury and fought for 34 minutes.

Despite his limited condition, Haliburton still insisted on staying on the court, showing a strong will to win. After the game, Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said: "He was not 100% in condition, but he insisted on playing. He is our fighter."

In the first quarter of the game, Haliburton grabbed his right calf after an awkward fall, then briefly left the game for treatment and returned to the game in the second quarter with a bandage on his calf. According to media reports, Haliburton is suspected of straining his right calf and is expected to undergo an MRI to assess the severity of the injury.

Despite the injury, Haliburton still contributed 7 rebounds and 6 assists, trying his best to play the role of the core organizer. He made 0 of 6 shots and scored only from free throws, scoring a total of 4 points. In the second half, he hardly tried to attack, instead serving as a team bait, assisting his teammates with conduction and space containment.

After the game, Haliburton was interviewed and said: "As long as I can walk, I want to play. I have been fighting for this day all my life, and I want to do my best to help my teammates."

Carlisle also noted that despite concerns about Haliburton's condition at halftime, he stayed in the game and still made a lot of contributions in the second half.

This is the first time in Haliburton's 36 playoff career that he has scored zero points in the first half, and the first time the Indiana Pacers have fallen behind in a playoff series this season. They are currently trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-3 and must win Game 6 at home in the next game to drag the series into a tiebreaker.