The Indiana Pacers' recent success occurred primarily due to the presence of one of their stars. However, in their last two games, the void of play-making and efficiency caused a dip in the standings over their past two games. The Monday Pacers vs. the Chicago Bulls injury report hints at a potential third consecutive game missed by one of their stars.
Without Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers lost straight games to the inferior Atlanta Hawks. Despite Haliburton's questionable start to the 2024-25 season, he's since recovered. Efficiency led to wins over the Pacers' past 15 games.
Haliburton averaged 19.5 points on 52 percent shooting from the field, a 46.9 clip from 3, and 95.8 percent from the charity stripe. During such a stretch, the Pacers went 8-5, as Haliburton impressed fans by earning temporary access to the 50-40-90 club.
However, Haliburton couldn't miss his third consecutive match, albeit against the meandering Bulls, due to a left hip flexor strain. Even if the Pacers have the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference, their losses against the injury-ravaged Hawks indicate how important Haliburton is to their winning effort.
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Monday's injury report lists Haliburton as "questionable," leaving a window open for the Pacers guard to suit up against the Bulls.
Pacers vs. Bulls Injury Report
Indiana Pacers
RayJ Dennis (PROBABLE - G League)
Enrique Freeman (PROBABLE - G League)
Tyrese Haliburton (QUESTIONABLE - left hip flexor)
Isaiah Jackson (OUT - right Achilles tendon)
Quenton Jackson (PROBABLE - G League)
T.J. McConnell (QUESTIONABLE - right ankle)
Chicago Bulls
Lonzo Ball (DOUBTFUL - right wrist)
Ayo Dosunmo (OUT - left shoulder)
E.J. Liddell (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
Emanuel Miller (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
Nikola Vucevic (QUESTIONABLE - right calf)
Coby White (PROBABLE - right toe)
Patrick Williams (QUESTIONABLE - right quadricep tendon)
Jahmir Young (QUESTIONABLE - G League)
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This story was originally published March 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM.