Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton got off to a fast start this year, but a hamstring injury has limited him to just four games played.
In those four games, Haliburton averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 assists per game, while shooting 51.7% from the field and 37.0% from three - a great sign that he has fully recovered from his torn Achilles injury and shingles issue that plagued him in the offseason.
However, a left hamstring strain that he suffered on Oct. 26 has put a dent in his, and the Pacers', early season success. Indiana went 2-2 in the games he played in and have gone 2-6 without him. He's the team's offensive engine, gets them out quick in transition, and is one of the league's most clutch shooters.
When Could Tyrese Haliburton Return?
Head coach Rick Carlisle provided a crucial update on Wednesday regarding Haliburton's progress, stating that the guard will miss "at least 10 more days," per Alex Golden of SI.com. That would make his estimated timetable to return around Nov. 21. Let's take a look at the Pacers games following that date:
Nov. 22 | @ New York Knicks |
Nov. 23 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder |
Nov. 27 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers |
Nov. 28 | @ Chicago Bulls |
Dec. 1 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers |
A return on the second night of a back-to-back at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder makes the most sense for Haliburton to return. He avoids the complete back-to-back and gets to return at home before getting a few days off until the game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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