The Pacers had some good moments on defense but some struggles against the zone with Tyrese Haliburton out in a loss to the Cavaliers

Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is out for the second half of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with left hamstring tightness.

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Pacers fans are hoping Tyrese Haliburton will not endure lingering injury troubles following the latest update

Tyrese Haliburton scored 17 points and recorded eight assists in the Pacers' 111-100 win over the Pistons

Haliburton is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The Pacers defeated the Cavs 108-93 on Sunday, but Haliburton exited the game early with an injury. Upsetting the best team in the NBA was impressive but Haliburton's injury is concerning.

The Pacers got off to a bad start, but they are 10-3 since Dec. 13. And Haliburton has regained his All-Star form.

Nov 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Yet, despite prior reports, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle provided a crucial injury clarification for Haliburton.

For the game, they will likely be without their best player, as All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report. Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.