Never lost in a row in the past 3 months! Harry claimed that his calf injury was not hindered, and his training was unlimited to prepare for G3

On June 11, Halliburton dispelled the outside world's concerns about his injury before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. After today's training, he admitted that he was plagued by "calf problems", but felt good and would not affect his performance in the third game at all.

"I don't think there is anything to explain in detail," Halliburton said. "I feel good and will prepare for the third game."

In the second game, Halliburton scored 17 points and the Pacers lost to the Thunder 107-123. He limped when he left the field at the post-match press conference. During training today, he was wearing a bandage on his right ankle, but according to Pacers coach Carlisle, Halliburton was not restricted on the court.

"I know he's a little uncomfortable," Carlisle said. "He can feel it, but things are getting better every day. I don't think you'll hear him fuss about it. This time of year is the best time - the atmosphere, the attention, the opportunity, back to home, there's so much to be excited about. We have a few players who are slightly unwell, but I don't think there's anything to stop them from playing."

Halliburton wasn't struggling with potential injuries, but focused more on what needs to be improved before the third game. So far in the series, he averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game, shooting 50% from the field, but his main outstanding performances were 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 double digits – but in the face of the Thunder’s defense, it’s easier said than done.

"They cooperate very well on the defensive end," Halliburton said. "I think they will use a mix of defensive strategies. Coach Dagnott is not afraid of on-the-spot adjustments, his tactics never follow the rules. They have been like this all season and are always willing to change the team flexibly. The most important thing is the staffing configuration, and their lineup configuration is different from any other team."

Throughout the playoffs, opponents have tried to prevent Halliburton from controlling the ball with extra defensive attention, but Carlisle pointed out that there is a major difference in the Thunder.

"The difference is that the Thunder have more staff to target a good player," Carlisle said. "We have experienced this many times, not only in the playoffs, but also in the regular season - not only this season, but in the previous seasons. We have to make adjustments, create better situations, and have to play better."

For Halliburton, the improvement starts with studying game video. He has become a meticulous video analyst over the past few seasons, which has helped him and the Pacers make adjustments between games. The Pacers have never lost consecutive games since March 9 to 11. In other words, the Pacers have never suffered a series of losses in the past three months.

"It really helped to play two games with these players," Halliburton said. "It gave me more videos to study and see where I can do better. I don't feel that I did well in the first two games, and now I'm just trying to use everything to prepare for the third game and try to be the best self."