Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton was an abysmal 0-6 from the field in Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton: A No-Show in Game 5 Tyrese Haliburton was a disaster in Game 5. Let’s not sugarcoat it. Going 0-6 from the field in the NBA Finals is unacceptable. This is the big stage, and he was nowhere to be found. The Pacers needed him, and he didn’t show up. It’s as simple as that. The series was tied 2-2, and the Pacers had a chance to take control. Instead, Haliburton’s performance was a masterclass in how not to play basketball. He looked lost, like he didn’t even want to be there. Where was the fight? Where was the hunger? The Thunder took advantage, and why wouldn’t they? They smelled blood. Haliburton’s lack of impact was a gift. The Pacers tried to keep up, but without their supposed star contributing, it was always going to be an uphill battle. This isn’t about one bad game. It’s about stepping up when it matters. Haliburton didn’t. He needs to take a long, hard look in the mirror. The Finals aren’t for passengers. If he wants to be a leader, he needs to act like one. The Pacers have a lot to think about. They can’t afford passengers. They need players who deliver, not just talk a good game. Haliburton needs to wake up, or he’ll find himself watching from the sidelines. No excuses. No hiding. Just get the job done. That’s what the Finals demand. Haliburton failed. End of story.