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

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 All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Aaron Nesmith have been upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

The Indiana Pacers' win/loss record is heavily tied to the inconsistent play of All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton this season.

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.

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

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.

Here's the latest news you need to know about the Indiana Pacers, including a surprising performance from center Thomas Bryant.

Following a subpar start to the season, the Indiana Pacers responded with an elite stretch of basketball. Over the past 10 games, they recorded an 8-2 record. At 23-19, the Pacers steadily ascend the Eastern Conference standings. A recent statistic from a graph revealed shocking results for the Pacers.

Philadelphia comes into the matchup with Indiana as losers of four in a row. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.