Tyrese Haliburton’s injury update is one of the key talking points before the Indiana Pacers’ crucial road game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Haliburton has missed 13 games this season because of various ailments. He’s missed 10 since the Pacers’ Jan. 8 133-131 win over Tuesday’s opponents.
Haliburton is cleared to play against the Celtics. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported there was ‘optimism’ around Haliburton will playing. The Pacers All-Star earlier returned from the current ailment on Jan. 19 against the Portland Trail Blazers but was sidelined again.
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Tyrese Haliburton injury update: Will East All-Star starter play vs. Celtics?
Tyrese Haliburton will play against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after a 50-50 chance that he will appear after being listed as questionable. The game-time decision from Pacers medical staff cleared Haliburton to play after shoot-around and pre-game warmups.
What happened to Tyrese Haliburton?
Haliburton is dealing with recovering from a grade I hamstring strain. He sustained the injury against the Celtics on Jan. 8, 2024. Haliburton slipped on a drive that split his legs and strained his left hamstring. He had to be carried off the floor after he failed to get back up and walk. It was feared to be a near-season-ending injury, but it was only a strain, which allowed him to get back on the floor within 10 days.
However, after missing five games because of this ailment, he missed five more games after making a comeback on Jan. 19 in a 118-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Before the hamstring issue, Haliburton had dealt with a knee and ankle injury. He missed a combined three games due to those ailments.
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics?
To catch Tyrese Haliburton in action on Tuesday night, fans can tune into TNT, which will televise the game nationally. Local TV operators NBC Sports Boston and Bally Sports Indiana will also cover the contest. With a subscription, fans abroad can stream the game online via NBA League Pass.
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam and Kristaps Porzingis are also expected to play in this marquee clash. It’s the fifth and final time the teams face off in the regular season. The season series is tied at 2-2, so this is a high-stakes game.