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Why Tyrese Haliburton Purposefully Skipped Pacers-Thunder

Why Tyrese Haliburton Purposefully Skipped Pacers-Thunder

Summary

Tyrese Haliburton, a player for the Indiana Pacers, did not attend a recent game against the Oklahoma City Thunder despite attending previous games. He missed the game due to the emotional impact of a serious injury he suffered in a previous match against the Thunder. Haliburton is not expected to return to play until the 2026-2027 season.

Key Facts

  • The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 117-114.
  • Tyrese Haliburton is a guard for the Pacers who skipped the recent game against the Thunder.
  • Haliburton was injured in a previous game against the Thunder during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, which ended his season.
  • He won't return to play until the 2026-2027 NBA season.
  • Last season, Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game and made the All-NBA Third Team.
  • Without Haliburton, the Pacers have an 11-35 record and stand 14th in the Eastern Conference.
  • Pascal Siakam is currently the leading player for the Pacers, averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
  • The Pacers are expected to focus on the draft for new talent due to Haliburton's absence.

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