Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sustained a left hamstring injury during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. As a result, he has been officially ruled out of Game 3, and there are concerns that he may not return for the remainder of the series. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Pacers are prioritizing caution when it comes to Haliburton’s injury, indicating that his absence may extend beyond Game 3.
Despite being down 2-0 in the series, the Pacers are expected to take a conservative approach with Haliburton’s recovery. This decision is influenced by a previous experience with player OG Anunoby, who rushed his return from injury only to have limited effectiveness in Game 7 against the Pacers. The team is wary of putting Haliburton in a similar situation and risking further injury.
The hamstring issue is not new to Haliburton, as he had previously suffered a similar injury back in January against the Celtics. Keeping in mind his participation in the US Olympic team this summer, the Pacers are likely to assess his condition carefully before Game 4. There is skepticism about his return for Game 4 and potentially for the rest of the series, despite Haliburton’s desire to help his team overcome the 2-0 deficit against Boston.
Haliburton has been a key player for the Pacers in the playoffs, averaging 18.7 points, 8.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals through 15 games. His absence is a significant loss for the team, and the cautious approach to his injury reflects
