Tyrese Haliburton was eager to help the Indiana Pacers battle their way back into the Eastern Conference Finals. Nevertheless, as the Pacers were swept cleanly by the Boston Celtics in Game 4, Haliburton’s frustration became evident.
During a recent press conference, Haliburton expressed a key insight about playoff success, stating that staying healthy is often as important as playing well.
“What I’ve understood more than anything is usually in the playoffs the healthier team wins,” he said.
Haliburton’s frustration was understandable, as he had been a vital part of the team’s success throughout the regular season. The Pacers star suffered a hamstring injury back in January.
The injury setback haunted him throughout the season. Despite his efforts to recover and contribute, he aggravated the injury during Game 2 against the Celtics. This aggravation proved too much, sidelining him for crucial Games 3 and 4.
Tyrese Haliburton Propels Pacers to First Eastern Conference Finals Since 2014
Tyrese Haliburton has been the driving force behind the Indiana Pacers‘ deepest postseason run in a decade. The Pacers star has guided the team to several key milestones.
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This season, he led the team to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. His leadership propelled the Pacers to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2014.
Under his leadership, the team’s performance has seen a significant improvement, with their win total increasing from 26 to 35 to 47 victories over the past three seasons.
Apart from team success, Haliburton has been selected as an All-Star twice, named an All-Star starter, earned All-NBA honors, and represented his country as an Olympian. Additionally, he led the NBA in assists and broke the Pacers’ franchise record for assists.
Despite battling a hamstring injury, his performance remained impressive. In the series against the Celtics, he scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and dished out 16 assists in two games.
