Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton had an injury scare during Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the second quarter of Indiana’s Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the Cavaliers, Haliburton was awaiting a defensive rebound when he got bumped by Jarrett Allen and Craig Porter Jr. It appeared he got his left hand caught in the the bump and he ran off toward his team’s bench in visible pain.
Haliburton was then holding his left hand as he made his way back down the court.
Haliburton didn’t miss any action, but he got X-rays on his left wrist at halftime, according to TNT sideline reporter Jared Greenberg. His left wrist was taped up as he came out for the second half but he continued to play in Game 2.
The injured wrist turned out not to be a major concern for the rest of Tuesday night’s game. After a pedestrian start to the night, Haliburton picked up his game in the second half as he propelled his team back from an 11-point halftime deficit.
Down two points in the final seconds, Haliburton hit a step back 3-pointer with one second left to stun Cleveland and give the Pacers the victory and a 2-0 series lead. He finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Tyrese Haliburton update on wrist
There wasn’t much concern from Haliburton his left wrist postgame. He told reporters the wrist is sore but indicated he will be good for Game 3.
‘It’s fine,’ Haliburton said. ‘Obviously, a little sore.’
Haliburton will also get some time to rest the left wrist before Indiana’s next contest. Game 3 against Cleveland will be Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
(This story was updated to add new information.)
