The second game of the NBA Finals series did not end in happiness for the Indiana Pacers, as they lost 123-107. The scoreboard clearly reflects how the Thunder dominated the match, making it nowhere near as competitive as Game 1.
This time, Oklahoma City perfectly utilized its home-court advantage to secure the win. However, the Pacers will have the upper hand in the next game, which will be played in Indianapolis.
But fans now have a new concern heading into the game: the health status of star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who was seen limping noticeably as he arrived at and left his postgame press conference.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Seen Limping From Podium
On Sunday night against the Thunder, Haliburton had a quieter performance than usual. The hero from the previous game played 34 minutes, finishing with 17 points and six assists. However, most of his contributions came late in the fourth quarter when the game was already out of reach.
The Pacers now have two full days to rest before Game 3. For now, there are no official reports of a serious injury. However, the postgame scene painted a different picture because the reporters at the press conference observed that he walked gingerly and appeared to be favoring one of his legs.
While he did not mention any injury during his media availability, video footage of his exit showed him moving cautiously, leading to speculation about his condition.Â
Tyrese Haliburton with a noticeable, slight limp arriving and leaving his press conference. pic.twitter.com/nJkqxwPBoj
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You can also check the footage—the concern is obvious because that was not the normal walk of a healthy Haliburton. The way he slowly exited the conference room, it felt like he was in pain. We don’t want to nitpick, but that could be the reason he had a quiet night on Sunday.
During the game, Oklahoma City’s defense made life tough for Haliburton. They forced him into difficult shots and limited his playmaking ability. That, paired with his slow movements after the game, raised questions about whether he was playing through discomfort.
With the series now tied 1-1, the Pacers will need Haliburton at full strength to bounce back at home. His ability to control the pace and create scoring opportunities has been a key factor in Indiana’s playoff success.
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While his limping is clearly something to monitor, there have been no official reports suggesting Haliburton will miss time. So, for now, Pacers fans can breathe easy, but his status will be closely monitored as Indiana looks to regain momentum in the series.
