Can Indiana Pacers make a comeback in NBA Finals Game 5? Tyrese Haliburton believes “a big challenge lies ahead”

2 days ago 4
ARTICLE AD BOX

Can Indiana Pacers make a comeback in NBA Finals Game 5? Tyrese Haliburton believes “a big challenge lies ahead”

Tyrese Haliburton. Photo via Getty Images

Despite a tough loss for Indiana Pacers in NBA Finals’ Game 4, Tyrese Haliburton believes disappointment isn’t going to solve any problem and picking on all the learnings from the recent game is the only way to go ahead.

While the Indiana Pacers had every chance to turn the NBA Finals in their favor, they missed out on the golden opportunity in Game 4, when Oklahoma City Thunder almost took the opportunity away from them, leading them to a close tie.

Haliburton feels, this move cannot let one spiral.

A big challenge for Indiana Pacers in NBA Finals Game 4

Well, it could be a strategy that should work in favor of the Indiana Pacers. Now, the players are not resorting to thinking about their Game 4 loss.

Well, it was a tough time, and they were super close to winning against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but now, their focus lies on learning from the mistakes made. Tyrese Haliburton believes the losses learnt from playoffs shouldn’t just be forgotten, and teams need to work really hard to learn.

The Indiana Pacers know how to bounce back. Haliburton said, "Game 4 didn't end the way we wanted it to, but the biggest thing is you can't let one spiral into two, You can't take the disappointment of that game and let it be a snowball effect."

Haliburton said, "The best part about the playoff series is when you get the chance to respond, I think that's the great thing about sports. You're going to have good games. You're going to have bad games. But there's nothing like the game to respond. I look forward to doing that with this group, coming out and competing. We've got to be ready for a really big challenge that lies ahead with this team and in this environment.

"The Indiana Pacers ended up struggling in the last quarter of Game 4. Despite missing most of the shots, and losing the rebound battle, coach Rick Carlisle feels it ended up slowing their offense and making it hard to score.Carlisle said, "Those things have us taking the ball out of bounds after they score or having to take it out after a free throw, and then they can really set their defense, Then the game becomes slower."Also Read: “I Was Born With It” - Indiana Pacers Forward Pascal Siakam Gets Candid About His Soccer Skills Amid Preparations Ahead Of NBA Finals Game 5Now, all eyes are on how Indiana Pacers will perform against Oklahoma City Thunder for NBA Finals Game 5. It will be very interesting to see how the game turns out.

Read Entire Article