Tyrese Haliburton had a rare off-night in the playoffs, scoring just four points in the Pacers’ 126-104 Game 3 loss to the Cavaliers. The All-Star guard shot 2-of-8 from the field with no three-pointers, zero rebounds, and five assists in 30 minutes, marking the lowest-scoring playoff game of his career. While Indiana still holds a 2-1 series lead, Haliburton’s struggles came at a critical time with the Pacers looking to seize full control at home.
Post-game, head coach Rick Carlisle acknowledged Haliburton’s rough outing, saying, “I’ve got to do more to get him involved.” However, the bigger headline may be Indiana’s decision to not make Haliburton available to the media afterward. Under NBA rules, this could lead to a fine, as player media availability is mandatory. Haliburton is expected to speak Saturday, but all eyes are now on his bounce-back effort in Game 4.
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