{"id":76565,"date":"2024-05-07T18:28:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T22:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=76565"},"modified":"2024-05-07T18:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T22:28:59","slug":"rick-carlisle-has-concerns-about-star-players-injury-tyrese-haliburton-indiana-pacers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/05\/07\/rick-carlisle-has-concerns-about-star-players-injury-tyrese-haliburton-indiana-pacers\/","title":{"rendered":"Rick Carlisle Has “Concerns” About Star Player’s Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Indiana Pacers are down 1-0 in their second-round playoff matchup<\/a> with the New York Knicks after a 121-117 loss in game 1. In the game, Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton<\/a> scored six points on 2-for-6 shooting. Additionally, he recorded eight assists, four steals, and two rebounds in 36 minutes of play. Though he had a subpar performance by his standards, the 24-year-old is reportedly dealing with back spasms. Ahead of Game 2, head coach Rick Carlisle<\/a> spoke about Haliburton’s injury, saying “it’s a concern.<\/a>”<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this time of year everybody\u2019s got something going and he\u2019s working at it, doing everything he can to keep himself feeling as good as possible,\u201d Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. \u201cI\u2019m confident he\u2019ll play, but it\u2019s a concern.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Although Haliburton’s poor scoring output is uncommon, his shooting inefficiency is becoming a pattern in the postseason. In the seven games played against the Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks this postseason, Haliburton is shooting 18-for-59 (30.5%) from deep. This includes a horrific 1-for-12 three-point performance in Game 3 against Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

The Pacers and Knicks will meet up again Wednesday night at 8 PM EST for Game 2. In the meantime, Haliburton’s injury status will be worth monitoring.<\/p>\n

Rick Carlisle Has “Concerns” About Star Player’s Injury<\/h2>\n

Tyrese Haliburton Knows He Must Be Better<\/h3>\n

The Pacers ended the regular season with a 47-35 record and clinched the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference. This was the most successful season they have had since winning 48 games in 2018-19 when Victor Oladipo<\/a> was their leading scorer. Although their in-season trade<\/a> for Pascal Siakam<\/a> helped them become more serious contenders, a majority of their success is thanks to Haliburton’s contributions all season. During the regular season, Haliburton averaged 20.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and a league-leading 10.9 assists per game. However, the Iowa State alum is not having an outstanding postseason debut. After his disappointing performance in Game 1, Haliburton talked about needing “to be better<\/a>” in the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, frustrating playing ahead in Game 1 and feeling like we should\u2019ve won that game. At the end of the day it starts with me, and I\u2019ll be better in Game 2,\u201d said Haliburton, who said the Knicks didn\u2019t do anything out of the ordinary to slow him down. \u201cNah. They\u2019re a good defensive team, [but] I\u2019ve just got to be better.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For Indiana to upset the Knicks and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, Haliburton must return to form.<\/p>\n

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Tyrese Haliburton is ready to embrace the challenge in Game 2. pic.twitter.com\/isejzHi5XA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n