INDIANAPOLIS — Pacers ahead Jarace Walker was on crutches with a proper ankle harm following Indiana’s 125-108 victory over the New York Knicks in Recreation 6 of the Jap Convention finals on Saturday night time, and coach Rick Carlisle mentioned he was unsure of Walker’s availability for the NBA Finals.
Walker can have 4 full days to get well with Recreation 1 set for Thursday night time at Oklahoma Metropolis.
“He is younger in order that’s good,” Carlisle mentioned. “I didn’t see a replay so I do not understand how a lot, how far it turned over, how a lot weight he had on it. However when a man goes down and stays down like that, you are at all times holding your breath.”
Walker was injured early within the fourth quarter whereas defending a drive. His proper leg appeared to bend awkwardly, and he stayed down for 2 extra possessions earlier than crawling off the courtroom. He wanted assist from two trainers to get off the ground and he went straight to the locker room.
Walker didn’t return. He didn’t play a lot within the Knicks sequence, however he made his solely shot Saturday, ending with two factors in seven minutes. He was Indiana’s first draft choose in 2023, No. 8 general.
