Tyrese Haliburton Jan 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) is carried off the court with apparent leg injury in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Tyrese Haliburton, one of the NBA’s breakout stars this season, left the Indiana Pacers’ game Monday night after a scary-looking incident.

As the point guard drove to the basket in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics, he tried to stop, but his right foot slipped. Haliburton landed in a semi-split position and immediately rolled over in pain.

He had to be carried to the locker room.

The Pacers quickly issued a statement saying Haliburton had suffered a left hamstring strain and would not return to Monday night’s game.

Now the obvious question: How much time will Haliburton miss? Injuries such as this one are typically more fully assessed the following day after the initial swelling subsides.

Haliburton, 23, has been one of the most entertaining, and dominant, players this season. He came into the night averaging 24.2 points per game and leading the NBA in assists (12.7 per game).

Fans shared their concern on X/Twitter.

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