Like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, OG Anunoby or even Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Haliburton is broke in full swing! Hit in the thigh in the 2nd round, the All-Star leader is forced to withdraw from the 3rd round, which takes place this evening in Indianapolis. This is what is announced The Athletic. A huge blow for the Pacers, trailing 2-0 in this series against the Celtics. For Boston, it's a new twist of fate, after having benefited from the injuries of Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier on the Miami side, then of Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell on the Cavaliers.
On the Indiana side, we have already played and won without Haliburton. It was at the beginning of January when he injured the same thigh, with 6 victories in 10 matches. At the time, the Pacers had won against the Celtics, and it was in the meeting during which Haliburton was injured. Another important element: the Pacers are undefeated in the playoffs at home!
“It’s time for this entire group to step up and play a bigger role.”warns TJ McConnell. “We already did a good job when he was out. It hurts us when he's injured, but it's one of those situations where you have to deal with the next player. We will see. We don't have the details yet, but the guys will have to step up and be ready. »
