Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury: The Latest Updates
Tyrese Haliburton will undergo an MRI after the injury suffered against the Boston Celtics
Concerns arise in the Pacers’ camp. Tyrese Haliburton left the game, a 133-131 victory against the Boston Celtics, in the second quarter due to a left hamstring strain and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, as announced by head coach Rick Carlisle.
Carlisle described the injury as “a very deflating moment” adding that the team hopes it’s not serious.
It was a very deflating moment, but this was an important game. Every game that we play has the ability to be a season-defining game… We hope that it’s not serious. We’ll know more tomorrow
Coach Carlisle
Whatever the situation, this news is even more disheartening for Tyrese Haliburton, as per the latest NBA All-Star voting results, Haliburton is in the running to be a starter. Therefore, the hope now is that he is healthy enough, at least, to participate in the All-Star Game in front of the Indianapolis fans.
The MRI will determine the severity and healing time: Grade I: 1-2 weeks, Grade II: 4-8 weeks, Grade III: 12+ weeks/surgery if completely torn off the bone.
Latest updates on Haliburton’s injury
Instrumental exams revealed a grade 1 strain to the left hamstring. Haliburton will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, but there is relief as a serious injury has been avoided