Haliburton fit, ready for Game 3

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shrugged off fitness fears as his team prepared to regain momentum against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals on Thursday (Manila time).

Haliburton was seen walking with a limp following the rout by the Thunder in Game 2 following a lackluster performance in which he struggled to trouble the Oklahoma City defense.

Haliburton though insisted that his fitness was not a concern as Indiana look to regain the lead after Sunday’s loss left the series tied at 1-1.

“I’m fine,” Haliburton told reporters.

“Really just a lower leg thing. I’ll leave it at that. I don’t think there’s anything more to elaborate.”

“I feel fine and I’ll be ready to go for Game 3.”

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton was experiencing “some discomfort” but said that was to be expected as the grueling eight-month season reached its climax.

“At this time of year, I don’t know if anybody’s feeling perfect,” Carlisle said of Haliburton.