Haliburton Injured; Pacers Strategy Adjusts

Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' star point guard, has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left hamstring tightness, raising concerns about his availability for the subsequent game on Tuesday. This injury is notable as it affects the same hamstring he strained last January, which caused him to miss significant time. During the first half of Sunday's game, Haliburton played 18 to 19 minutes, recording two points and five assists before being sidelined. The Pacers are now strategizing to compensate for his absence, with players like T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard expected to take on more responsibilities. Ben Sheppard started the second half in Haliburton's place. The severity of the injury and its implications for further games remain uncertain.