Struggling starting pitching continues to sink Mets during six-game skid: ‘It starts on the mound’

The Mets’ starting pitching was incredible to start the season. 

Despite coming into the year viewed as one of their biggest weaknesses, it’s shined. 

But with the depth being put to the test of late, things have began to falter off. 

While it’s not completely to blame, the Mets’ shorthanded and suddenly struggling rotation has ended up being one of the biggest catalysts behind their current season-high six-game losing streak. 

“It starts on the mound,” Carlos Mendoza said. “The starting pitching, they’ve been so good the whole year pretty much carrying us to this point, you lose guys who have been consistently throwing the ball well and get some bad outings -- it happens, we're going through a rough stretch right now.”

They received another one of those bad outings on Thursday night in Atlanta, as Clay Holmes battled through some struggles with his command and issued a career-high six free passes over just 4.2 innings of work. 

The last of those came to Drake Baldwin with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth.  

“The walks hurt us, especially that last inning,” Holmes said. “You walk that many eventually it’s hard to avoid the big inning -- the leadoff walk hurt, then [Ronald] Acuna got on and [Austin] Riley hit a good sinker. It forced me to throw more pitches, and it’s tough to overcome that many walks.”

Prior to Thursday’s showing Holmes had been a relatively steady presence in New York’s rotation -- that marked just the second time he’d failed to complete five innings since his second start of the season. 

The 32-year-old has by-far passed the most frames he’s thrown in a big-league season. 

While there’s always some concern about him eventually hitting a wall in his first year transitioning from the bullpen to the starting rotation -- Holmes insists he continues feeling strong out there. 

“I feel like my stuff was some of the best it’s been all year today,” he said. “The ball was coming out well and I was moving really fast, so not really -- I feel good physically and pitch-wise, it’s just a matter of executing a little better.”

Rays pitcher carted off field and taken to hospital after foul ball into dugout hits him in face

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Jun 19, 2025; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; A group of Tampa Bay Rays players look as pitcher Hunter Bigge (43) gets medical attention after getting hit in the face by a foul ball in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field in a frightening scene and taken to a hospital after getting struck in the face by a foul ball lined into the Tampa Bay dugout Thursday night.

Bigge was placed on a backboard and gave a thumbs up before being driven by ambulance to a nearby hospital for tests. He never lost consciousness and was able to converse with first responders, Rays manager Kevin Cash said.

In the top of the seventh inning, Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman sharply pulled a pitch into the Tampa Bay dugout on the first base side and the ball hit Bigge, a 27-year-old right-hander currently on the injured list.

Emergency medical personnel quickly arrived to attend to Bigge. After several quiet minutes, as visibly concerned Rays players knelt in the field, Bigge was loaded onto a stretcher and carted off.

After the game, Cash said Bigge was struck in the face. The ball left Rutschman’s bat at 105 mph, according to Statcast.

Bigge, on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain, received a standing ovation from the Steinbrenner Field crowd as he was loaded onto a cart. The game resumed after an eight-minute delay, and Baltimore held on for a 4-1 victory.

Bigge was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 12th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Harvard and made his major league debut for them on July 9 last year. He was traded 19 days later to Tampa Bay along with Christopher Morel and minor leaguer Ty Johnson for All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes.

In 32 career appearances, including one start, Bigge has a 2.51 ERA and one save. This season, he has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings.

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Ruthless Pacers throttle Thunder to push NBA finals to decisive Game 7

Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, right, celebrates a basket during the second quarter of Thursday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA finals. Photograph: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

The Indiana Pacers saved their best for last at home. Obi Toppin scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 and the Pacers blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the NBA finals on Thursday night, leveling the series at 3-3 and setting up a dramatic Game 7 in Oklahoma City.

Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 13 rebounds for Indiana, while Tyrese Haliburton, playing through a strained calf, delivered 14 points to steady the team after a rocky start. TJ McConnell chipped in 12 points, nine boards and six assists off the bench in another energetic showing.

Schedule

Best-of-seven-games series. All times US eastern time (EDT). 

Thu 5 Jun Game 1: Pacers 111, Thunder 110

Sun 8 Jun Game 2: Thunder 123, Pacers 107

Wed 11 Jun Game 3: Pacers 116, Thunder 107

Fri 13 Jun Game 4: Thunder 111, Pacers 104

Mon 16 Jun Game 5: Thunder 120, Pacers 109

Thu 19 Jun Game 6: Pacers 108, Thunder 91

Sun 22 Jun Game 7: Pacers at Thunder, 8pm

How to watch

In the US, all games will air on ABC. Streaming options include ABC.com or the ABC app (with a participating TV provider login), as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and Sling TV (via ESPN3 for ABC games). NBA League Pass offers replays, but live finals games are subject to blackout restrictions in the US.

In the UK, the games will be available on TNT Sports and Discovery+. As for streaming, NBA League Pass will provide live and on-demand access to all Finals games without blackout restrictions.

In Australia, the games will broadcast live on ESPN Australia. Kayo Sports and Foxtel Now will stream the games live, while NBA League Pass will offer live and on-demand access without blackout restrictions.

Indiana missed their first eight shots and fell behind 10-2, but then went on a 68-32 run across the second and third quarters. The lead ballooned to 31 late in the third – the Thunder’s second-worst deficit of the season – and the Pacers cruised to their first double-digit win of the series.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 21 points and Jalen Williams had 16, but the Thunder pulled their starters before the fourth quarter. A half-time lineup switch inserting Alex Caruso failed to spark a comeback, as both teams opened the third quarter with nearly four scoreless minutes and 13 straight missed shots.

Game 7 will mark the first time the NBA finals has gone the distance since 2016. The Thunder have already come back from a 45-point hole in these playoffs and will need one more rally at home.

For Indiana, the moment was about resilience. With Hall of Famer Reggie Miller watching courtside in a Jalen Rose jersey, the Pacers played their most complete game of the series. They controlled the glass, pushed the pace and held Oklahoma City to 37% shooting. Now both teams head to a one-night showdown for the NBA title.

More to follow.

Mets prospect Blade Tidwell to start Friday’s game against Phillies

The Mets have a change in their pitching plans for Friday's series opener in Philly.

New York originally expected to have Justin Hagenman either start or work as a bulk reliever in a bullpen game, but he ended up throwing the final 2.2 innings during Thursday’s series finale against the Braves. 

Instead, they'll turn to young right-hander Blade Tidwell.

Carlos Mendoza indicated postgame Thursday that the team was planning on utilizing a traditional starter due to the recent heavy bullpen usage and Tidwell was among the arms in the mix.

Now the 23-year-old will make his second big-league outing to open a massive three-game set against the Phillies.

Tidwell made his debut with the club earlier this season -- allowing six runs on nine hits while walking three over just 3.2 innings in a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. 

He was roughed up during his last outing down in Syracuse but had put together a strong stretch prior to that -- allowing three or less earned runs over each of his last five starts. 

Fellow prospect Nolan McLean was a potential option as well, but Tidwell was a better fit at the moment since he is currently on the 40 Man roster and the Mets are only looking for a spot starter. 

Clay Holmes, Huascar Brazobán walk nine combined as Mets drop sixth straight with 7-1 loss to Braves

The Mets recent struggles continued on Thursday night in Atlanta, losing to the Braves, 7-1.

Their losing streak is now at a season-high six games.

Here are the takeaways...

-- Clay Holmes started off strong with three scoreless innings, including avoiding damage in the third after a double and a walk by striking out Austin Riley. But the trouble caught up to him in the fourth when he walked Matt Olson, let up a single to Marcell Ozuna, and gave up a one-out RBI-single to Ozzie Albies that tied the game at 1-1. Holmes escaped the jam by getting a forceout and a strikeout.

The right-hander found himself in a tough spot again in the fifth after walking Ronald Acuña Jr., giving up a one-out single to Riley, and walking Matt Olson to load the bases. Holmes caught Ozuna looking on a low sinker for the second out, but after a PitchCom issue, walked Drake Baldwin on a full-count to give the Braves a 2-1 lead.

Holmes then exited after a career-high 104 pitches (61 strikes). His final line: three runs on four hits with five strikeouts and six walks over only 4.2 innings.

-- Huascar Brazobán replaced Holmes and threw four straight balls to Albies, walking in another run to make it a 3-1 game. He then got Michael Harris II to ground out and finally end the fifth inning.

The pitching struggles continued for the Mets in the sixth as Brazobán loaded the bases in the sixth and gave up a bases-clearing double to Olson, making it a 6-1 game. Brazobán was pulled after 0.2 IP, allowing four runs on two hits with three walks.

-- Juan Sotopicked up his 1,000th career hit (game No. 1,010) with a two-out single to right field against the Braves' Spencer Strider for NY's first of the day. Pete Alonso followed with a single of his own, but the two were left stranded as Starling Marte grounded out.

-- Tyrone Taylor singled with one away in the top of the second inning and stole second to give the Mets a runner in scoring position. The move payed off as Ronny Mauricio came through with a two-out line drive up the middle to put the Mets ahead, 1-0.

-- RHP Justin Hagenman, who was called up earlier in the day and was considered to potentially start Friday's game, came in for Brazobán in the sixth with Olson on second base and one out. He got Ozuna to groundout, but let up a single to Baldwin that pushed the Braves' lead to 7-1. Hagenman stayed in to finish the rest of the game, tossing 2.2 scoreless innings with two hits and a strikeout.

-- New York totaled just six hits in the loss: Soto, Alonso, Taylor, and Mauricio all singled; Brandon Nimmo and Marte doubled. The Mets went 1-for-8 with RISP and left six on base.

Game MVP: Matt Olson

Olson delivered the game-breaking, three-run double and collected two of the nine walks given up by Holmes and Brazobán. He doubled again in the bottom of the eighth against Hagenman, pushing his season total to 18 doubles.

Highlights

What's next

The Mets head to Philadelphia for a three-game series with the Phillies. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. on Apple TV+.

Carlos Mendoza said postgame that Blade Tidwell will start for New York. Former Met Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.76) starts for the Phillies.

Brad Marchand Takes To Social Media To Thank Devils

After winning the Stanley Cup earlier this week, the summer of Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers has officially kicked off. 

The 37-year-old former Boston Bruins captain is having the time of his life after clinching his second Cup. After lifting the Cup on Tuesday, Marchand joined Panthers' fans in a "Thank you, Boston" chant on Wednesday.

The following night, he took to social media to extend his gratitude to his former team. On his Instagram page, he posted stories thanking his teammates' former teams. 

Starting with the New Jersey Devils. 

Courtesy of Brad Marchand's Instagram Page 

Five former Devils were part of the Panthers' Stanley Cup victory. Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov won his second consecutive Cup while Jesper Boqvist, A.J. Greer, Tomas Nosek, and Vitek Vanecek each won it for the first time. 

Marchand continued to thank the Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and more. You can see his hilarious Instagram stories here

Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site for the latest news and updates this offseason. 

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New TOTW, HUT Champs, And Crowned Cards In NHL 25

New Team of the Week, HUT Champs, and Crowned cards have been added to NHL 25 Hockey Ultimate Team. 

The new Team of the Week prize is 96 overall Olli Jokinen while the HUT Champs rewards are 95 and 96 overall Saku Koivu for winning 10 games or finishing top 100 respectively. TOTW cards can be acquired in sets. 

A 96 overall Closers Leon Draisaitl was also added after he scored four overtime winning goals in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Six 96 overall Florida Panthers cards were added to celebrate their win, as were five 96 overall active players who have three Stanley Cup rings. 10 95 and 96 overall back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions were added as were 96 overall Sam Reinhart and 95 overall Ted Lindsay and Maurice Richard to celebrate players who have scored four goals in a finals game. 

All players are pictured below. 

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Yankees' Pablo Reyes elects free agency after going unclaimed on waivers

The Yankees officially lost a piece of their veteran infield depth on Thursday.

Pablo Reyes elected free agency after going unclaimed off of waivers.

Reyes, of course, was DFA'd earlier this week to make room for Giancarlo Stanton on the active roster.

The 31-year-old landed with the Bombers on a minor league deal this offseason, and he ended up cracking one of the last roster spots out of camp as the team dealt with a plethora of injuries.

Now that New York is back healthy it came down to Reyes or Oswald Peraza to be let go, and they ultimately decided to hold onto the former highly-regarded prospect.

Reyes appeared in just 24 games as a Yankee -- picking up one RBI and six hits.

Mets Mailbag: Could New York target a center fielder ahead of trade deadline?

SNY's Andy Martino is responding to and breaking down answers to Mets questions from readers. Here's the latest...


At what point do the Mets seriously consider sending Francisco Alvarez down to AAA for a reset? - @steven_d_fisher

The Mets want Francisco Alvarez to figure it out at the MLB level. They are still hoping that happens, because the roster is best with a productive Alvarez as the primary catcher and Luis Torrens as a high-end second catcher.

Having said that, the Mets are in the business of winning games, and if Alvarez can’t figure it out with the big club the organization will consider sending him to Triple-A.

A demotion is not imminent. And for what it’s worth, Alvarez still has the potential to be a top catcher in the league.

Do you think the Mets need to have a conversation regarding their hitting coach? He seems to be a big factor on why a lot of guys are not producing at the plate. - @reidsgarcia_

If this were a conversation, I would answer with, what do you mean he seems like a big factor in why a lot of guys are not producing at the plate?

We got a bunch of questions on the Mets hitting coaches, to which I answer, it’s almost never the hitting coach’s fault.

It seems like none of the Mets young position players have stepped up and established themselves as a major league regular. I'm talking about Vientos, Baty, Mauricio, Acuña, and Alvarez. Is the Mets FO concerned? Should they be? - @noahgittell

Interesting question. It’s hard to generalize, but I would say that, industry-wide, hype for prospects usually outpaces reality. These guys get so much coverage before they even arrive in the big leagues, inflating expectations to an unrealistic level.

You listed five players. If one or two of them stick in the big leagues long enough to reach free agency, that would be a huge win for the organization.

Now let’s go through your list.

Vientos is a talented hitter who has regressed defensively this season, though not irreversibly. Plus he might be the first baseman next year.

Baty has made tremendous strides defensively but can’t yet break through as an MLB hitter.

Acuña looks like a useful role player who can start at any infield position if needed -- and who is trying to produce while playing intermittently for the first time in his life. No easy task.

Alvarez? That’s a troubling one at the moment, but there remains star potential. See the above answer.

Again, when it all shakes out, some will stick, some won’t. From where I sit the hype machine is the real problem.

I don’t detect structural issues with player development of coaching that could provide a blanket answer.

Have you heard the Mets connected to Eugenio Suarez, Jarren Duran, or Cedric Mullins? Or is it just relievers? - @Evanobrien5250

It’s too early in the trade deadline season to hone in on certain players, but I can definitely see them seeking a center fielder in addition to the obvious pitching needs. Keep an eye on whoever becomes available at that position.

Sabres Potential Trade Partner: New Jersey Devils

Dawson Mercer (Ed Mulholland, USA TODAY Images)

The NHL's off-season has arrived, and here at the Sabres team website on THN.com. we're in the midst of a series of columns examining which teams Buffalo could make a notable trade with.

We kicked off the series by looking at the Utah MammothColorado AvalancheVancouver CanucksPhiladelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. And in today's file, we're turning our attention to the New Jersey Devils, a team whose GM -- Tom Fitzgerald -- has gone on record as saying his team "won't be coming back with the same group" after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. Is there a potential trade fit with the Sabres? Read on and find out:

TEAM:  New Jersey Devils

CAP SPACE: $14.3 million

FREE AGENTS:  Justin Dowling, C; Curtis Lazar, C; Daniel Sprong, RW; Nathan Bastien, RW; Cody Glass, C (RFA); Nolan Foote, LW (RFA); Brian Dumoulin, D; Luke Hughes, D (RFA)

NEEDS: Experienced fourth-line forwards; overall change in team chemistry

SABRES FIT? The Devils were drummed out of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs rather easily by the Carolina Hurricanes, falling in five games as they failed to get into the second round for the 12th time in their past 13 seasons. Thus, Fitzgerald made no mistake in suggesting major changes were coming. And that could mean New Jersey chooses to deal away a valuable youngster if it means shaking up the chemistry of the core of the team.

That said, the Devils aren't trading superstar center Jack Hughes, nor are they dealing his brother, defenseman Luke Hughes. The same goes for captain Nico Hischier and most, if not all of New Jersey's defense corps. However, that still leaves one tantalizing possibility for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to contemplate making a trade pitch for.

The player who does jump to mind in that regard is center/right winger Dawson Mercer. The 23-year-old forward is entering the second year of a three-year contract that pays him $4-million per season, and Mercer has posted at least 17 goals in each of his first four NHL seasons. Mercer also has a career-high of 27 goals and 56 points, which he put up in the 2022-23 campaign. His best days are still ahead of him, and most importantly from Buffalo's point of view, Mercer doesn't have any no-trade or no-move protection right now.

Sabres Potential Trade Partner: New York RangersSabres Potential Trade Partner: New York RangersThe NHL's off-season has arrived, and we're turning our attention in this THN.com series to potential trade partners for the Sabres.

So, the Sabres could swing a deal that sends winger J.J. Peterka to New Jersey in what could be a straight-up, one-asset-for-one-asset trade. If Peterka is looking to be on a playoff-bound team, he could do much worse than the Devils, and in return for him, Adams would bring in an above-average player in Mercer who will only be a restricted free agent when his current contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season.

That essentially kicks the financial can down the road for the Sabres when it comes to Mercer, and that also provides plenty of motivation for Mercer to play well in Buffalo. And acquiring a still-on-the-rise talent like Mercer could be considered a coup for Adams as he, like Fitzgerald, tries to alter the chemistry of his squad.

Otherwise, there really isn't a good fit between the Devils and Sabres on the trade front. New Jersey's defense corps is one of the deeper groups in the league, and we don't see Fitzgerald messing with it. And the Devils' goaltending is also set with veteran Jacob Markstrom and youngster Nico Daws in place. So unless Bufffalo is intent on sending a third-or-fourth-line forward to New Jersey -- and even then, it's difficult to imagine what the Sabres would want in return -- it's hard to envision a match between the Sabres and Devils.

Sabres Potential Trade Partner: Philadelphia FlyersSabres Potential Trade Partner: Philadelphia FlyersThe Buffalo Sabres are likely to be active on the trade front this summer. And as part of an ongoing series on THN.com's Sabres site, we're examining potential trade partners for Buffalo.

Still, a Mercer-for-Peterka swap is intriguing. Both players are the same age, both have approximately the same goal-producing ability, and both might benefit from a change in employer. And Adams and Fitzgerald wouldn't need to throw in draft picks or prospects to make the trade work. It's a one-for-one move, and one that could be made well in advance of free agency.

New Jersey would need to sign Peterka to a contract extension, but we don't forsee that being a problem. The chance to play alongside the Hughes Bros. would be highly-appealing to Peterka, and Mercer could go to Buffalo knowing the Sabres are counting on him to be a key cog for many years to come. So yes, a Peterka-for-Mercer move makes a lot of sense for both sides. And no one should be surprised if Buffalo and New Jersey can come together and make it happen.

Yankees Mailbag: What positions could NY look to upgrade at trade deadline?

SNY's Andy Martino is responding to and breaking down answers to Yankees questions from readers. Here's the latest...


What positions do you think the Yankees will be looking to upgrade at trade deadline? - @nick5875

The Yankees continue to look for a righty bat, likely an infielder. It’s too early to do anything but speculate on specific names but Isiah Kiner-Falefa could fit the bill. They could also trade for a third baseman like the lefty-hitting Ryan McMahon and move Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base.

By shifting Chisholm to third earlier in the season, the Yanks now have the option to use him at either of those positions, depending on who they acquire. They gained that flexibility by getting him those reps sooner than later.

Some in the organization see a need for an additional starting pitcher. One could also make a case for another power arm for the back end of the bullpen, although they’re in solid shape with Luke Weaver (expected to return Friday) and Devin Williams. Again, it’s early.

Do you think Ben Rice will be taught 3B? Goldy is having a good year and can see an extension to be our premier 1B. - @zanna_zt

No, Ben Rice won’t play third base for the Yankees. Aaron Boone has a plan for Rice that involves days at first base, days at DH, days on the bench here and there, and the occasional day at catcher (though not as the second catcher; that’s J.C. Escarra’s job and it is not in jeopardy). The Yankees do not plan to introduce Rice to any additional positions.

As for Paul Goldschmidt, he has been an excellent upgrade at first base, both on the field and for the team’s culture. But at 37 years old, he’s not an extension candidate. Another year? Maybe. But not an extension.

Is there a real chance Ben Rice starts playing catcher 2-3 times a week? - @NYsportSufferer

Not really. They will likely continue to carry three catchers, if you classify Rice as a catcher. This relates to the previous answer. Escarra is the backup and needs to play at least once or twice a week to stay fresh.

Andy, did you get good questions? - @SirRonaldFritz

Eh.

Marnus Labuschagne axed as Sam Konstas returns for Australia in first West Indies Test

  • Konstas expected to open; Josh Inglis also comes into side

  • Steve Smith to miss out in Barbados due to dislocated finger

Australia’s selectors have made their biggest call in recent memory, dropping Marnus Labuschagne from the top order and replacing him with Sam Konstas. Chief selector George Bailey confirmed on Friday that Labuschagne would miss next week’s first Test against the West Indies.

Steve Smith will also miss the match as he recovers from his dislocated finger, with medical staff to assess him ahead of the second Test. Josh Inglis will come into the XI, while it is expected Konstas will open, but Australia will unveil their batting order and bowling attack closer to the start of the first Test next Wednesday.

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Pacers Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 6 Thursday, try to extend team's season one more game

INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton will play in a win-or-stay-home Game 6 for Indiana on Thursday night.

"Tyrese will play..." Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "He was strength tested at 5 p.m. and did very well. Went through walkthrough. There's no set minutes limit. We will watch and monitor things very closely from the beginning of the game through the entirety of the game. We'll go from there."

Haliburton suffered a strained calf on a first-quarter drive in Game 5. While he went back to the locker room for a stretch, he came back out and still played 34 minutes on the night, but he scored just four points on 0-of-6 shooting. That is what Carlisle has to monitor: if Haliburton is out on the court but not helping the team — or is actively hurting it because he can't move well enough — Carlisle will have to make a tough decision about how much to play the team's offensive conductor.

Expect the Thunder to test him early on both ends of the court.

"I'll say it again, he's a great player," Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said of Haliburton. "If there's one thing we know, you don't underestimate great players. In this situation, we're expecting his best punch. Indiana is a great team. We're expecting their best punch. I have no doubt he's dealing with stuff, but we're expecting him to come out and play like a great player would play. We have to prepare for that."

Haliburton is averaging 15 points, 7.2 assists and 6.2 rebounds a game through these Finals, but is shooting 29.4% from 3. The Pacers are 12-3 in these playoffs in games Haliburton has scored 20+ points, which includes a Game 3 victory in the Finals in which he scored 22 points.