At 6-foot-1, he repeatedly backs his way into the paint and outmaneuvers the NBA's giants for scores. Now, though, McConnell faces his biggest challenge: Potentially replacing two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton on Thursday night as the Pacers try to extend their season against Oklahoma City in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will be a game-time decision for Thursday's must-win NBA Finals Game 6 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, per coach Rick Carlisle. Haliburton

The Pacers remain the only team in the postseason shooting better than 40% from behind the arc. Only twice in their 13 wins this postseason — the Game 5 clincher against Milwaukee and Game 2 in Cleveland — have they failed to hit more shots from distance than their opponent.