One All-Star has been ruled out for a crucial Game 3 between the Celtics and Pacers.
Just when things couldn’t go any worse for the Indiana Pacers, they got the news that All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton wouldn’t be available for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics. Indiana trails the Celtics 2-0 in the series after losing both games on the road, and with its best player shelved, it sure feels like the Eastern Conference Finals may be short-lived. Haliburton left Game 2 against Boston early on with a hamstring injury and didn’t return.
Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN was first with the news:
Indiana, the East’s No. 6 seed, entered the series against Boston as heavy underdogs anyway. Without the services of Haliburton, it may be near impossible for them to take down the Celtics. Haliburton has been the engine for this Pacers team all season and his absence will be felt heavily.
