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After Exiting Game 2 vs. Celtics, Tyrese Haliburton Update Cause for Concern

Bobby Krivitsky

May 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) in overtime for game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball against Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) in overtime for game one of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports / Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
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Thanks to a 126-110 win at TD Garden on Thursday, the Boston Celtics are two wins from their second appearance in the NBA Finals in three years.

The hosts' first Game 2 win this postseason included Jaylen Brown matching his playoff career-high with 40 points.

Unfortunately for the visitors, as if being halfway to elimination wasn't bad enough, Tyrese Haliburton exited Thursday's loss with 3:44 left in the third frame and did not return.

The Indiana Pacers ruled him out during the fourth quarter due to left leg soreness.

A day later, Shams Charania provided an update on the recent All-NBA selection while on Run It Back on FanDuel TV.

"This is the same hamstring (he) hurt in January," said Charania before adding, "They don't know how severe it is."

After getting his left leg caught underneath him during an early January loss to the Celtics, Haliburton missed the next five games, rushed to return with All-NBA eligibility now requiring players to suit up for at least 65 tilts, then missed five more.

In the 35 games he played after his second return to the Pacers' lineup, he struggled to recapture his rhythm from beyond the arc, shooting 32.4% from three-point range.

Through the first two Eastern Conference Finals matchups against Boston, the two-time All-Star is averaging 17.5 points, nine assists, 3.5 rebounds, and two steals while converting on 40% of the ten threes he's hoisting.

Haliburton's producing 18.7 points, 8.2 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals while knocking down 37.9% of the 9.3 shots he's taking from behind the arc this postseason.

Further Reading

Jaylen Brown Reacts to Not Making an All-NBA Team: 'Embrace It'

Celtics Grab Elusive Game 2 Win vs. Pacers, Now Halfway to NBA Finals

Jrue Holiday Starts Eastern Conference Finals with Best Game as a Celtic

Jaylen Brown's Heroics Propel Celtics to 1-0 Lead in Conference Finals

Aaron Nesmith Left Lasting Impression with Celtics Before Finding a Home with Pacers

Past Hardships Brought Out Best in Al Horford in Career Night: 'You Saw His Gift'

Jayson Tatum Breaks Out of Scoring Slump That Never Defined Him: 'Underappreciated'

Kristaps Porzingis Discusses Target Date to Rejoin Celtics' Playoff Run: 'Doing Everything I Can'

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Bobby Krivitsky

BOBBY KRIVITSKY

Bobby Krivitsky's experiences include covering the NBA as a credentialed reporter for Basketball Insiders. He's also a national sports talk host for SportsMap Radio, a network airing on 96 radio stations throughout the country. Additionally, he was a major-market host, update anchor, and producer for IMG Audio, and he worked for Bleacher Report as an NFL and NBA columnist.

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