In Defense of Haliburton: Why His Game 5 Impact Still Mattered

Craig responds to the backlash against Tyrese Haliburton after his scoreless performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. While critics called for him to be benched due to his calf injury and poor shooting night, Craig argues that Haliburton’s pace-setting, game management, and leadership still made a positive difference—highlighting his +3 second-half plus-minus as proof of his value on the floor.