Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker has been ruled out for at least the initial two games of the NBA Finals due to a right ankle injury he sustained while playing against the New York Knicks. Coach Rick Carlisle confirmed that Walker, who was still on crutches, would not return until at least June 11. Although not a significant contributor in the recent series, Walker's absence underscores the impact of injuries during critical playoff moments.
"He's going to be out for a while. I don't know how long. He certainly will not play in the first two games of the Finals," Carlisle said.
"The fact that the Finals are stretched out over a pretty significant period of time gives him a chance to recover," Carlisle said.
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