Halliburton talks about injury: Obviously I m dealing with something, but no one cares

In the fierce competition in the 2025 NBA Finals, the G6 game undoubtedly became a key turning point in the fate of both teams. When the final whistle of the game sounded, the score was frozen at 108-91. The Pacers successfully defeated the Thunder with excellent team cooperation and tenacious fighting spirit. This victory brought the series to 3-3, making the already suspense final even more exciting. Both sides are about to usher in the seventh life-and-death battle that determines the title. After the game, the Pacers' core guard Terrys Halliburton became the focus of media attention. He walked into the reporter's interview area with exhaustion but still excitedly. When asked by reporters about his performance in this game, Halliburton frowned slightly and said frankly: "Obviously I am dealing with some things (injuries), but in such a field, no one cares about them. Every team is doing their best for the championship, and injury is not a reason for us to retreat. We completed our work today, and every teammate tried his best, and we successfully equalized the big score. Now, we have to quickly adjust our state and prepare for the upcoming seventh game. It is such an exciting moment. I can feel the fighting spirit and determination of the entire team. We all yearn for victory in the last game and hold the championship trophy that symbolizes supreme honor."

Judging from historical data, in the NBA Finals, it is rare to see the series scores of 3-3 draws. According to statistics, in the past few decades, the total finals have accounted for relatively few, but each time it is accompanied by fierce confrontations and exciting duels. Taking the 2016 Finals as an example, the Cavaliers won three consecutive games to tie the score to 3-3 in an unfavorable situation of falling behind 1-3, and finally reversed and won the championship in the tiebreak, creating a classic reversal miracle in NBA history. This also fully demonstrates that anything can happen on the stage of the finals, and no one can predict the outcome of the game until the last moment.

Looking back on this game, although Halliburton was troubled by injuries, he still showed an extremely high competitive level on the court. He played for 23 minutes in the whole game. Although it was not too long, every minute was full of value. On the offensive end, he made 5 of 12 shots in the game, made 3 of 7 three-pointers, and made 1 of 1 free throw, effectively scoring 14 points. Among them, his three-point shooting performance is particularly critical. When the team's offense is in trouble many times, he uses accurate long shots to open up the situation for the team. For example, with 5 minutes left in the third quarter, the Pacers were behind for a while. After receiving the pass from his teammate, Halliburton made a decisive move and hit a difficult three-pointer, which instantly ignited the team's morale and made the fans on the scene boil.

In terms of organizing offense, Halliburton played the role of the team's brain, and he contributed 5 assists throughout the game. With his excellent passing vision and precise passing skills, he constantly creates excellent scoring opportunities for his teammates. Whether it is a breakthrough pass or an outside transmission, he can deliver the ball to his teammates just right. For example, in a fast break, Halliburton used his speed to break through the Thunder's defense line and attracted multiple defensive players to double-team. At this time, he looked at the sixth route and passed the ball to his teammates who followed him in time. The teammates easily completed the dunk score. In addition, he successfully completed two steals with his active defensive attitude, effectively limiting the Thunder's offensive rhythm.

Looking forward to the upcoming seventh game, both teams face tremendous pressure and challenges. For the Pacers, they showed strong resilience and combat effectiveness in this game, and the team is in full swing. But they can't take it lightly. After losing this game, the Thunder will inevitably make profound summary and adjustments, and they will definitely counterattack with all their might in the seventh game. For the Thunder, they need to reexamine the problems they exposed in this game, adjust their tactical arrangements, and strive to regain the initiative in the last game.

Sports experts also conducted in-depth analysis of the upcoming tiebreak battle. Some experts believe that the teamwork and defensive strength shown by the Pacers in this game are the key to their victory. On the offensive end, they blossomed at multiple points, not only relying on Halliburton's performance, but other players also performed well. On the defensive end, they successfully restricted the performance of the Thunder's core players, causing the Thunder's offensive efficiency to be greatly reduced. But some experts also pointed out that the Thunder have a deep lineup background and rich game experience, and they also have their own advantages in the tiebreak battle. They need to regain their feel on the offensive end, strengthen their strong attacks in the inside, and increase their intensity on the defensive end to limit the Pacers' outside shooting.