The rest that's built into the NBA Finals can be a good thing, especially now
INDIANAPOLIS — Given the way Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton was limping on his way out of the postgame news conference after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, it's safe to assume he's a fan of the schedule right about now.
Put simply, he could use a couple of days off — at least.
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