Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers has been having perhaps the best season of his career.
Because of that, he has earned a ton of praise as well as his first starting position in the upcoming All-Star Game.
Sadly, Haliburton has been on the sidelines for the last 10 of 11 games with a hamstring injury.
But according to Adrian Wojnarowski, there is “optimism” that Haliburton will return to the lineup for Indiana’s game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
ESPN Sources: There’s optimism Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton will return to the lineup vs. the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Haliburton — who was selected a starter in the All-Star Game — has missed 10 of the past 11 games with a hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/cuYeIxMkZT
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 29, 2024
This is very good news for the Pacers, who are always a lot better when Haliburton is on the court.
He is averaging 23.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and a league-high 12.6 assists per game.
From the very beginning of the season, he has once again been a sensational star and has shined brightly during every game, particularly during the In-Season Tournament.
The Pacers have been up-and-down without him, having just faced a three-game losing streak followed by a three-game winning streak.
They are currently the sixth team in the East with a 27-20 record and they could have a strong presence in the playoffs for the first time in years.
The Pacers are about to square off against the Boston Celtics, followed by the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, and Charlotte Hornets.
If Haliburton is fully healthy and ready to play, he adds a huge benefit to the team.
The Pacers have been attempting to find their identity between the loss of Haliburton and the recent addition of Pascal Siakam.
Things haven’t been as smooth as they were in December but they can once again be thriving soon, especially with Haliburton back.
He is one of the best players in the league and fans are hoping that Haliburton again proves that right away when he comes back.
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