Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Pacers star to undergo MRI after being carried off court vs. Celtics – CBS Sports
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had to be carried off the floor by his teammates on Monday after slipping on the court against the Boston Celtics, and was officially ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left hamstring strain. Haliburton was unable to put any weight on his leg and was taken straight to the locker room with a towel over his head. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, per head coach Rick Carlisle.
Late in the second quarter, Haliburton was driving to the basket against Derrick White when he planted and tried to spin back the other way. Unfortunately, his right leg gave out and he ended up doing the splits in an awkward fall to the ground. He seemed to know right away that something was wrong and grabbed for the back of his left leg.
The Pacers went on to win the game 133-131 in Haliburton’s absence, a moment that Carlisle called “very deflating.” Carlisle also added “We hope that’s not serious. We’ll find out more tomorrow.”
Haliburton was unable to walk off on his own power, and multiple teammates had to come scoop him up off the ground and carry him down the tunnel.
At this point it is far too early to say how long Haliburton may be sidelined. Any absence whatsoever would be bad news for the Pacers, who go as Haliburton goes.
The fourth-year point guard is in the midst of a breakout campaign that includes leading the Pacers to the championship of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament back in December. Entering Monday night, Haliburton was averaging 24.2 points and a league-leading and career-high 12.7 assists per game. He is on pace to become the first player since John Stockton in 1995 to average 12 assists in a season. Additionally, he led all Eastern Conference guards in the first return of fan votes for the 2024 All-Star Game.
With Haliburton leading the way, the Pacers play at an extremely fast pace and have the best offense in the league. In fact, their 122.4 offensive rating would be the best in NBA history. Thanks to their high-powered offense, they sit in seventh place in the East at 20-15.
