Pacers vs. Sixers: Tyrese Haliburton's Playing Status on Saturday

The Indiana Pacers will be shorthanded when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

According to the Pacers’ injury report, the team’s star guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss the matchup as he’s dealing with a right ankle sprain.

Lately, Haliburton’s health has been a concern. Going into a matchup against the Sixers on March 6, Haliburton’s playing status was in question as he missed a game a few nights prior.

The star guard ended up getting cleared for action against Philly. He dominated on the offensive end, scoring 39 points while dishing out 16 assists in 16 minutes.

Haliburton would play in Indiana’s following game for 38 minutes. However, he hasn’t seen the court since the Pacers’ March 9 matchup against the Houston Rockets.

For the last three games, the Pacers have played without Haliburton. During that stretch, they’ve won two games. Without Haliburton this season, the Pacers’ overall record is 4-12.

The star guard isn’t the only name on Indiana’s injury report ahead of Saturday’s game. In addition to Haliburton, the Pacers will also play without Kendall Brown (tibia fracture), Chris Duarte (ankle soreness), and Bennedict Mathurin (ankle sprain).

The Sixers and the Pacers are set to tip off at 7 PM.

Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for All76ers, a Sports Illustrated channel. You can follow him for live updates on Twitter: @JGrasso_.

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