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The Pacers toiled in the first quarter of their Game 5 matchup with the Thunder, struggling to produce points amid a forest of Oklahoma City limbs.
Indiana tallied just 22 points in the opening frame. Its talisman, Tyrese Haliburton, looked noticeably less effective than usual, failing to record a point as Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and, for fleeing moments, Chet Holmgren, shadowed his movements.
Perhaps one reason for Haliburton's struggles? An awkward landing he experienced in the game's opening moments.
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Here's what you need to know about Haliburton's health after he exited the game briefly with a leg issue.
Tyrese Haliburton injury update
Haliburton disappeared into the locker room following the conclusion of the first quarter. The Pacers star soon emerged from the tunnel sporting a bulky wrap of ice and gauze. He walked with a noticeable limp.
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Haliburton looked to have hurt himself after losing his balance while attempting to drive past Chet Holmgren earlier in the first.
Tyrese Haliburton injured his right leg and went back to the locker room after this play.
He came back and returned to the game in the 2nd quarter. pic.twitter.com/ZDl9Z3oJ2D
Haliburton remained fixed to the bench for the opening three minutes of the second quarter before eventually returning, though he failed to score in his nearly 17 minutes on the court in the first half.
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