Tyrese Haliburton is facing a no-win situation ahead of Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. He'll be criticized if he doesn't play with a strained calf, but also shouldn't risk his long-term health.

Haliburton has a left calf strain, one that slowed him considerably in Game 5 when he scored four points on 0-of-6 shooting. He is the orchestrator of Indiana’s high-paced offense, and if he’s not playing at his All-NBA best, it’s a massive advantage for the Thunder in a series where games have swung on the thinnest of margins.