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2025 NBA Finals Indiana Pacers vs OKC Thunder Game 6 Injury Report and Predicted Lineups – Major Update on Tyrese Haliburton Ahead of a Virtual Championship Game

Ahead of big Game 6 in the 2025 NBA Finals, let's break down the injury report and starting lineups for both teams.

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The 2025 NBA Finals reached its final stage as Indiana Pacers will host the OKC Thunder in Game 6 of the series on Thursday night. It could be a potential championship game for the Thunder as they have taken a commanding 3-2 lead in the series. At one stage, Indiana held a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals but went on to drop two straight games find themselves on the verge of heartbreak.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 PTS) and Jalen Williams (playoff career-high 40 PTS) combined for 71 as the star duo powered the Thunder within 1 win of their first title in the OKC era!

Will Oklahoma City close it out, or can Indiana extend the series to Game 7?

Don't miss Game 6… pic.twitter.com/viYAz0FiWn
— NBA (@NBA) June 19, 2025

Who would have thought that Haliburton, who led the Pacers into the NBA Finals after 25 years, will be a major difference in the ongoing series. His injury in Game 5 changed the context of the series and Indiana will be under pressure for the first time in the playoffs this year. Nothing is more heartbreaking than losing the Finals in front of the home crowd. However, there is a dim light in the long tunnel and Indiana can still upset the odds. If they win it, we will move into Game 7, two best words in the US Sports.

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OKC Thunder, on the other side, enter in the high confidence and they made things easier after securing a crucial home win. In NBA Finals history, when a series is tied 2-2, the winner of Game 5 ultimately wins it all 74.2% of the time. Still, Oklahoma City would not take this game lightly as victory in Game 6 can push Indiana on the verge of championship. If the Thunder win tonight, it will be their first ever NBA championship glory since relocating from Seattle. Pressure is on the Pacers but Oklahoma City have to make the most out of it as a road team.

Ahead of big Game 6 in the 2025 NBA Finals, let’s break down the injury report and starting lineups for both teams.

Indiana Pacers vs. OKC Thunder Injury Report

When: Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
TV: ABC
Livestream: Fubo, SlingTV

Indiana Pacers Injury Report

Isaiah Jackson- Out (Right Achilles tendon tear)
Jarace Walker- Out (Right ankle sprain)
Tyrese Haliburton – Questionable (Calf)

The Indiana Pacers have announced three players on their injury report for Game 6. Tyrese Haliburton will be questionable for Thursday’s biggest matchup after sustaining a calf injury during Game 5. The Pacers star was struggling to walk during the press-meet and he is doubtful for the home game.

Injury Report for tomorrow's game against the Thunder:

Tyrese Haliburton – Questionable (right calf strain)
Jarace Walker – Out (right ankle sprain)
Isaiah Jackson – Out (right Achilles tendon tear) pic.twitter.com/iJmfqlkl1h
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 18, 2025

Jarace Walker is going to miss one more game with a right ankle sprain. He hasn’t played in the playoffs since Game 2 vs. New York Knicks. Walker is walking around without crutches but not fine enough to make appearance. Isaiah Jackson is already sidelined for the entire season due to a right Achilles tendon tear.

Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries

Nikola Topic- Out (Left Knee Surgery)

Oklahoma City Thunder will have a healthy roster ahead of a potential championship-winning matchup on Thursday. Nikola Topic is the only player to be out after sustaining a season-ending injury in the regular-season.

Indiana Pacers vs. OKC Thunder Predicted Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton*, Pascal Siakam, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Andrew Nembhard

OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, Cason Wallace

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.