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Pacers Clinch NBA Finals Berth Despite Walker’s Right Ankle Sprain

Their first Finals appearance since 2000 comes with uncertainty over their reserve forward’s availability against the Thunder

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Overview

  • Indiana closed out the Eastern Conference finals with a 125-108 victory in Game 6 to secure the franchise’s first Finals berth in 25 years.
  • Walker landed awkwardly contesting a Karl-Anthony Towns layup in the fourth quarter and was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain.
  • He logged seven minutes off the bench, scored two points and was helped off the court without bearing weight on his injured leg.
  • Indiana will have five days of rest before Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • The Pacers’ deep postseason run underscores their balanced roster led by Tyrese Haliburton, T.J. McConnell and OG Anunoby.