Tyrese Haliburton will play in NBA Finals Game 6 between the Pacers and Thunder despite a calf injury.

Tyrese Haliburton did, in fact, play in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals despite his calf strain — and he was a key part of the Pacers’ 108‑91 victory over the Thunder, forcing a decisive Game 7 in Oklahoma City

Injury & Pre‑Game Status
Haliburton strained his right calf during Game 5 on Monday, June 16, and was listed as questionable leading into Game 6

Following an MRI on Tuesday, he underwent intensive treatment — including hyperbaric chamber, electrical stimulation, massage, taping, and heat packs — all aimed at keeping him mobile enough to play

Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed there were no minute restrictions, but he planned to monitor Tyrese “closely” during the game

Game 6 Highlights
Haliburton logged 14 points, 5 assists, and 2 steals in 23 minutes, and was crucial in the Pacers’ dominant 30‑9 run in the 2nd quarter

He made several pivotal plays, including a notable steal-and-no-look pass to Pascal Siakam just before halftime

Overall, his presence helped the Pacers control the flow, resulting in a 108‑91 win, evening the series at 3–3

Quotes & Context
On-court, Haliburton showed resilience: “If we are fortunate enough to go on to win this thing… that play will be remembered for a long time”

The Thunder respected his presence, fully preparing as if he would play

Before the game, insider Shams Charania noted: “Doctors told Tyrese Haliburton that his calf strain is a multi‑week injury. But … he can walk, so he’s playing.”

Bottom line: Despite the calf strain and being a game-time decision, Haliburton started Game 6, played efficiently, and helped the Pacers secure a commanding win to advance the Finals to Game 7