Massive injury concerns mount for Tyrese Haliburton after NBA Finals Game 2 loss

Massive injury concerns were raised around Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers star's post-game press conference. Beat reporter Scott Agness shared a clip from his interview in which Haliburton limped off the podium. His potential injury can also be one of the reasons behind his underwhelming display in Sunday's 123-107 loss.

Haliburton finished with 17 points, three rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks, but most of his production came in the fourth quarter when the Pacers trailed by 15-20 points. In the first three quarters, he managed only five points, three rebounds and four assists while committing three turnovers on 2 of 7 shots.

Here's the video shared by Agness on X:

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle pulled Haliburton out of the game with four minutes left, a decision that surprised some, considering Indiana has three days off until Game 3 at home. The Pacers were down 19 when Carlisle made the decision, but given Haliburton and the team's pedigree in the clutch during the postseason, he could have kept them in.

However, it is possible that Haliburton's niggle may have forced Carlisle to take that call.

NBA fans react to Tyrese Haliburton's injury concerns in after Game 2 loss

A Tyrese Haliburton injury could dictate the outcome of the NBA Finals earlier than expected, despite the Pacers stealing homecourt advantage in the series opener. He's the system and the player who makes everyone's life easier on offense for the Eastern Conference champions.

Knowing this, NBA fans raised concerns about his health after Scott Agness released a clip of Haliburton limping after the post-game press conference.

Here are some of the reactions:

Jokicism

@jokicgoatic15

Ban Lu Dort man.

HeroOfTheDay

@Hero_OfThe_Day

It happens when Indianas star player is allowed to be mugged repeatedly, why defenders aren’t allowed to get within 3 feet of Shai.

Chris Thomas

@truechristhomas

That’s a little more than slight.

Noah Rusk; “Rusk Report”

@TheRuskReport

I'm sick

The Pacers fanbase will hope it's nothing serious. With three days off, Haliburton will have significant time to recover and be available for Game 3 at home. Winning that contest could give the Pacers the ultimate chance to win it all, as the pressure would be on OKC to avoid a 3-1 deficit, with the next game in Indiana as well.