NBA Playoffs: Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton 'unlikely' to play in crucial Game 3 vs. Celtics

By Sean Leahy,Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

May 25, 2024 at 2:45 pm EDT

Indiana Pacers v Boston Celtics - Game Two BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the second quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 23, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

By Sean Leahy,Jack Baer, Yahoo Sports

May 25, 2024 at 2:45 pm EDT

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is "unlikely" to play Game 3 Saturday against the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Haliburton is dealing with soreness in his left hamstring after leaving Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals in the third quarter. The Pacers are currently down 2-0 in the series and are looking to get into the series with Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Here’s the moment Haliburton comes out. Doesn’t look too hobbled, more upset that they kept attacking him defensively. pic.twitter.com/xIFLgN37ne
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The play where Haliburton came out didn't look too rough, but he had been dealing with some pain or discomfort earlier in the game. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters after the game that Haliburton's hamstring was sore at halftime and he tried to play through it.

This story will be updated.