What happened: Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will remain sidelined for at least another 10 days, head coach Rick Carlisle announced Wednesday. Haliburton has missed the past two weeks with a left hamstring strain.
Why it matters: Indiana has struggled without its primary playmaker, opening the 2026-27 regular season at 3-8 through 11 games. Haliburton averaged 21.8 points and 9.5 assists per game across four appearances before the injury.
By the numbers: Haliburton has recorded 21.8 points per game and 4.5 rebounds per game and 9.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 4 games. Indiana is 3-8 in 2026-27 through 11 games, holding the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference.
What to watch: Carlisle said the team will re-evaluate Haliburton in 10 days to assess his recovery timeline.