The Indiana Pacers are preparing for their matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, but they might have to face the game without their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, who is listed as questionable due to a left groin strain. This injury could sideline Haliburton for his second consecutive game, following his absence in the previous match. The injury report also lists Aaron Nesmith as questionable with a left ankle sprain, while Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are both out with serious injuries.
Haliburton has been a key player for the Pacers this season, averaging 18.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 44.5% from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc. His absence could significantly impact Indiana, which currently holds the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 22-19 record. The team is on a slight downward trajectory after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 127-117, but they have performed well recently, going 7-3 in their last ten games. Following their game against Detroit, the Pacers will return home to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Pistons are enjoying a solid season, sitting in the seventh seed with a 21-19 record. They are currently riding a two-game winning streak, having won 8 out of their last ten games. The upcoming matchup against the Pacers is crucial for both teams as they look to solidify their playoff positions.
