The Pacers got off to a bad start, but they are 10-3 since Dec. 13. And Haliburton has regained his All-Star form.

Leading distributor in return

The Pacers had some good moments on defense but some struggles against the zone with Tyrese Haliburton out in a loss to the Cavaliers

Tyrese Haliburton scored 17 points and recorded eight assists in the Pacers' 111-100 win over the Pistons

Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is out for the second half of Sunday's game against the Cavaliers with left hamstring tightness.

Nov 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrates a made basket in the second half against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Yet, despite prior reports, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle provided a crucial injury clarification for Haliburton.

Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and forward Aaron Nesmith have been upgraded to questionable on the injury report.

Haliburton is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The Pacers defeated the Cavs 108-93 on Sunday, but Haliburton exited the game early with an injury. Upsetting the best team in the NBA was impressive but Haliburton's injury is concerning.

For the game, they will likely be without their best player, as All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report. Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.