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  • 7/14/2025
A deep dive into Tyrese Haliburton’s injury setbacks and his impactful career with the Indiana Pacers
Since being traded to Indiana, Haliburton has become the face of the franchise, showcasing elite playmaking, leadership, and clutch performances. But like any rising star, he’s also faced challenges — including key injuries that tested his resilience.

This video covers:

Details of Haliburton’s recent injuries

His recovery timeline and performance after returning

Career highlights and standout games with the Pacers

How he's become a cornerstone of Indiana's future

Stay tuned for exclusive analysis, highlights, and updates on one of the NBA’s brightest young stars.

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00:00Tyrese Halliburton injury explained and how the Indiana Pacers takes care and help him come back
00:10stronger. Tyrese Halliburton, one of the NBA's brightest young stars and the engine behind the
00:15Indiana Pacers' explosive offense, went down with an injury that had fans holding their breath.
00:20What happened? How serious is it? And most importantly, how will he come back even better?
00:27Let's rewind. Mid-season, Halliburton suffered a left hamstring strain, initially labeled a grade 1
00:34tear. He first went down in January, missing multiple weeks, and then re-aggravated it later
00:39in the playoffs, ultimately limiting his mobility, burst, and minutes. Hamstring injuries are tricky.
00:46They're notorious for setbacks if rushed, especially for a player like Halliburton who relies on quick
00:51acceleration, change of direction, and surgical passing on the break. Halliburton led the league
00:57in assists and was averaging over 20 points per game before the injury. He's not just a stat guy,
01:03he sets the tempo for Indiana. So how does he bounce back stronger? Let's break it down.
01:10Tyrese is now starting to recover from Achilles and will undergo a rigorous off-season rehab program
01:15focused on his Achilles, hamstring strength, flexibility, and eccentric control, key to avoiding
01:21future strains. Sources say the Pacers training staff is also working with him on stride efficiency
01:26and hip alignment, subtle changes that reduce strain on that muscle group. Expect Indiana to manage his
01:33minutes more carefully early in the season, especially in back-to-backs. Don't be surprised if you see him
01:39on a soft minutes cap through November. Here's the upside. Halliburton's game is built on IQ,
01:46vision, and feel. He doesn't need elite explosiveness to dominate. Think, Steve Nash with a jumper. Plus,
01:54this injury has forced him to focus more on core strength, shooting, and pacing, all things that age
01:59well in a guard's career. He's also reportedly adding more mid-range pull-ups and post-up fadeaways to
02:05his game. New tools that reduce wear while keeping defenders guessing. With a smarter body, a deeper
02:11bag, and the same elite vision, he's primed to lead Indiana into the East's upper tier. Halliburton knew
02:17he wasn't 100%. That left hamstring had been barking all playoffs until his Achilles gave up because of
02:24the playstyle that he has. But mentally, he had to get back to that version of himself. Tyrese Halliburton
02:31isn't done. In fact, he's only just getting started. Watching those highlights until the
02:37finals? That wasn't nostalgia. That was a preview. Before I wrap up this video, let's watch how
02:44explosive Halliburton in 2024-2025 season. Thank you.
02:49Take it.
02:51He'll backpedal. A 3 for the win. And go!
02:59Got to do a much better job of getting open.
03:06Misses Halliburton. The rebound.
03:099 seconds.
03:10They do have a timeout.
03:12Carlisle's going to let him play.
03:14Halliburton steps back.
03:16And hits!
03:17Tyrese Halliburton
03:21trying to take Cleveland's heart
03:23and it is over
03:27the Indiana Pacers
03:30in a game two
03:32stunner
03:33he's got to get that ball to Yon
03:37is on that block no less
03:38slight difference game clock
03:40shot clock Halliburton
03:42to the run
03:4310.8 to go
03:47this series
03:48was won and lost in game one
03:51by the Knicks
03:52long shot Halliburton
03:55Tyrese Halliburton has gone mad
03:59here we go
04:02Halliburton
04:05five seconds
04:06four seconds
04:08Halliburton for the lead
04:101.3 to go
04:13Pacers by one
04:15Porter to inbound
04:17no
04:18Giannis is going to take it now
04:20here's Gary Trent Jr
04:22let it fly
04:25and the Pacers are moving on
04:28what a comeback in overtime
04:31Leads a couple nights ago
04:32inside the double team
04:34Gananovi
04:34throws it away with a turnover
04:36Indiana has it
04:38will try to cash in
04:39oh what a pass
04:41indeed
04:41and Siakam finish
04:42Halliburton
04:45five seconds
04:47four seconds
04:48Halliburton for the lead
04:501.3 to go
04:521.3 to go
04:53Pacers by one
04:55Carter to inbound
04:58no
04:58Giannis is going to take it now
05:00here's Gary Trent Jr
05:03let it fly
05:05and the Pacers are moving on
05:08what a comeback in overtime
05:11Leads a couple nights ago
05:12inside the double team
05:14Gananovi
05:14throws it away
05:16with a turnover
05:17Indiana has it
05:18will try to cash in
05:19oh what a pass
05:21indeed
05:21and Siakam finishes
05:23a look away
05:24Turner
05:24coach look at the eyes
05:26of Halliburton
05:26who picks up his first
05:27they've got
05:29Bonson and Bridges
05:31to go with
05:32Nimhard
05:33a lot of bounds
05:35it goes
05:36steal by Halliburton
05:38two on run with Shepard
05:39and a trailer in top
05:40just walking into shots
05:48here's Brunson
05:50cashing the defense
05:51taking it inside
05:52lost the ball
05:53another turnover
05:53picks it up
05:54the other way
05:55Halliburton
05:55to the hole
05:56oh my goodness
05:57Towns there
05:59Turner in the way
06:00looking for the cut
06:01and Brunson
06:01knocked away
06:02turnover
06:03Indiana's got it
06:04and numbers
06:05top in
06:05did the ball
06:10even touch the floor
06:12on that
06:121-3
06:13rebound Shepard
06:15Halliburton
06:17on the move
06:18a three Halliburton
06:20they're looking for
06:23the knockout
06:23they're trying to look
06:25out for the knockout
06:26here in this first half
06:2711-0
06:28since the challenge
06:30picked off Halliburton
06:32this has got to be a timeout
06:34coming out
06:34in this first half
06:35four point lead
06:49Jerome blocked by Halliburton
06:51Halliburton
06:53on a push
06:54to the cut
06:55leads it up
06:55and in
06:56Tyrese Halliburton
07:00at both ends
07:02Halliburton
07:03kind of settled into that
07:04instead of getting into the two for one
07:06Halliburton
07:07to the rim
07:08and that's what you have to force
07:11Tyrese Halliburton to do
07:13is score
07:14however
07:14Halliburton has it
07:1820 seconds to play
07:20and he'll lay it in
07:22and a foul
07:23Tyrese Halliburton
07:28beat A.J. Green
07:31the lead
07:32cut to two
07:33in the big moment
07:34gets the ball
07:35and he gets it up
07:36Bridges goes out
07:38on Toppin
07:38setting a screen
07:40flying
07:40flying inside
07:41to the hole
07:42it's Halliburton
07:43you're seeing some
07:44absolutely
07:45best
07:46next by one
07:50Halliburton with the ball
07:51there's the screen
07:52now the switch
07:53inside
07:54that's for two
07:55and Indiana
07:56recaptures the lead
07:57put up and in that time
07:59by Nembhardt
08:00Halliburton
08:05Halliburton
08:07inside
08:09right here
08:11he's got
08:13he's got
08:13Halliburton
08:14and Allen's got 22
08:21Halliburton
08:23plus one
08:24of the last 30
08:25Halliburton
08:27inside
08:27don't
08:28he's got
08:29he's got
08:31the
08:32majors
08:32cannot
08:33find
08:33any
08:33offense
08:34it's kind of painful
08:35like dazzling pass
08:37Halliburton
08:38to Bryant
08:39the Indiana Pacers
08:41trying to break
08:42the Cavaliers
08:44spirit
08:44and they're up
08:45and
08:46Ty Jerome
08:47has missed a couple
08:47of those chippies
08:48tonight
08:49loose ball
08:50Merrill
08:50Merrill gets another
08:54chance
08:54and then Halliburton
08:55able to get the block
08:57run out
08:58Matherin
08:58and he hits the reverse
09:00Brunson
09:01it's a three
09:02rebound
09:04snared inside
09:06Halliburton
09:07Siakam
09:08on the breakaway
09:09and he takes it in
09:10for two
09:11Alpo
09:11gotta continue
09:12to go out here
09:13picked up by Nembhardt
09:15got numbers
09:16Halliburton
09:19underneath
09:20Siakam
09:20Turner
09:22shutting up
09:22we've been
09:27driving
09:27slamming
09:28Halliburton
09:28and not settling
09:30Halliburton
09:31who struggles
09:31a bit at home
09:32in these playoffs
09:33he's better on the road
09:34with his offense
09:34he's looking for the
09:35screen from Turner
09:36and goes into Brunson
09:37and he's got caught
09:38in
09:38a lot of contact
09:40and Wall
09:41but didn't get that
09:42Halliburton
09:44had the double-double
09:44on Saturday
09:4510 points
09:4612 assists
09:47running the Indiana
09:49offense
09:49did not shoot it
09:50well
09:51but here he goes
09:52Turner
09:52in the corner
09:53for three
09:54signing the richest
09:58contract
09:59in the history
09:59of the next
10:00this offseason
10:00backpedaling
10:01three
10:02Halliburton
10:02here comes
10:04Halliburton
10:05on the move
10:06and on the way
10:07how about you guys
10:08what's your opinion
10:10on Halliburton's future
10:11on his NBA career
10:12and as a Pacer
10:13don't sleep
10:15on the Pacers
10:15next season
10:16thank you
10:17I'm
10:18I'm
10:19sure
10:21I'm
10:21I'm
10:21I'm
10:26I'm
10:26I'm
10:26I'm
10:27I'm
10:27I'm

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