Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers’ All-Star point guard, is currently under a minutes restriction imposed by the team’s medical staff.
After recovering from a strained left hamstring, Haliburton returned to play against the Portland Trail Blazers, logging 35 minutes with an impressive performance of 21 points and 17 assists.
Haliburton expressed frustration with the minutes restriction, especially after close losses in previous games where he believed his presence on the court could have turned the tide in favor of the Pacers.
In a recent game against the Sacramento Kings, Haliburton played 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting, but his performance was marred by one assist and five turnovers.
The Pacers faced challenges due to fatigue (playing their third game in four nights) and missing key players like Myles Turner and Jalen Smith.
Coach Rick Carlisle adjusted the minutes structure, bringing Haliburton off the bench for the first time since his rookie year.
Despite being cleared to return, Haliburton’s availability remains uncertain due to the ongoing minutes restriction
Haliburton acknowledged his subpar performance and expressed a desire to review the situation
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