Never lost in a row in the last 3 months! Harry claims that his calf injury is unhindered, that his training is unlimited, and that he is ready for G3

On June 11, Beijing time, Haliburton dispelled concerns about his injury situation before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. After today's training, he admitted that he was suffering from a "calf problem", but he felt good and did not affect his performance in the third game at all.

'I don't think there's anything to elaborate on,' Haliburton said, "and I'm feeling good and I'll be ready for Game 3." ”

In Game 2, Haliburton scored 17 points as the Pacers lost 107-123 to the Thunder. At the post-match press conference, he limped off the pitch. He wore a bandage around his right ankle in today's practice, but according to Pacers coach Carlisle, Haliburton was not restricted on the court.

"I know he's feeling a little unwell," Carlisle said, "and he can feel it, but it's getting better every day." I don't think you'll hear him make a fuss about it. It's the best time of year – the atmosphere, the attention, the opportunities, and there's so much to be excited about when you're back at home. We've had a couple of players who are a little unwell but I don't think there's anything stopping them from playing. ”

Haliburton didn't dwell on potential injury issues and focused more on what needs to be improved before the third. So far in the series, he has averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field, but his main standout performances have come in the fourth quarter. He admitted after Game 2 that he needed to play better in the first half of the game to avoid the Pacers falling behind by double digits — but that was easier said than done against the Thunder's defense.

"They work very well together on the defensive end," Haliburton said, "and I think they're going to mix defensive strategies. Coach Dagneault is not afraid to make changes on the spot, and his tactics never follow the rules. They've been like that all season long, always willing to be flexible. The most important thing is the staffing, and their roster is different from any other team. ”

Opponents have been trying to keep Haliburton out of possession with extra defensive attention throughout the playoffs, but Carlisle noted that the Thunder have one major difference.

"The difference is that the Thunder have more personnel to target a good player," Carlisle said, "and we've been through this many times, not just in the playoffs, but in the regular season as well — not just this season, but the previous season. We have to make adjustments, create better situations, we have to play better. ”

For Haliburton, improvement began with studying the game footage. Over the past few seasons, he's become a meticulous video analyst, which has helped him and the Pacers make adjustments between games.

The Pacers haven't lost back-to-back games since March 9-11. In other words, the Pacers have never suffered a losing streak in the last three months.

'Playing two games with these players was really helpful,' Haliburton said, "and it allowed me to have more footage to look at and see what I could do better." I don't think I did well in the first two games, so now I'm just trying to use everything to prepare for the third game and try to be the best version of myself. ”