Massive injury concerns mount for Tyrese Haliburton after NBA Finals Game 2 loss


Massive injury concerns were raised around Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers star’s post-game press conference. Beat reporter Scott Agness shared a clip from his interview in which Haliburton limped off the podium. His potential injury can also be one of the reasons behind his underwhelming display in Sunday’s 123-107 loss.

Haliburton finished with 17 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks, but most of his production came in the fourth quarter when the Pacers trailed by 15-20 points. In the first three quarters, he managed only five points, three rebounds and four assists while committing three turnovers on 2 of 7 shots.

Here’s the video shared by Agness on X:

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pulled Haliburton out of the game with four minutes left, a decision that surprised some, considering Indiana had three days off until Game 3 at home. The Pacers were down 19 when Carlisle made the decision, but given Haliburton and the team’s pedigree in the clutch during the postseason, he could have kept them in.

However, it is possible that Haliburton’s niggle may have forced Carlisle to take that call.