Current:Home > reviewsWill Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis play in Game 3 of East finals? -文件: temp/data/webname/news/nam2.txt
Will Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis play in Game 3 of East finals?
View
Date:2025-04-17 15:57:41
As the Eastern Conference finals series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers shifts to Indianapolis for Game 3 on Saturday, all eyes are on the status of several key players who are dealing with injuries.
Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, who was named to the All-NBA third team this week, exited the Celtic's 126-110 win on Thursday with a left hamstring injury. He left in the third quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game and his status is up in the air for Game 3, a pivotal one for the Pacers as they try to avoid going down 0-3 in the series.
The Pacers aren't the only ones hampered by injury. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has not made an appearance in the Eastern Conference finals as he continues to recover from a right calf injury.
Boston has a 2-0 lead. The Pacers are undefeated at home this postseason.
Here is the injury designations for both players heading into Game 3:
When is Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals?
Game 3 between the Pacers and Celtics tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC.
Will Tyrese Haliburton play in Game 3?
Haliburton is questionable for Game 3 with left hamstring soreness, the Pacers announced Friday. It's the same hamstring that kept Haliburton on the sidelines for 10 games in January.
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton didn't come into Game 2 with left hamstring soreness, but Haliburton was experiencing soreness by halftime and was tended to by the team's trainers. Haliburton "came out and gave it a shot" in the third quarter before being ruled out of the game entirely.
"Losing Ty (Haliburton) for the game is obviously a big blow," Carlisle said postgame on Thursday, adding that the team will know more about Haliburton's status ahead of the game on Saturday. "We hope this is a very short-term aggravation, but we will know more (soon). ... The next game is coming quickly."
Will Kristaps Porzingis play in Game 3?
The Celtics ruled out Porzingis for Game 3 due to a right soleus strain that has sidelined him for eight straight games this postseason.
Porzingis has not played since the first round when he exited the Celtics' Game 4 victory over the Miami Heat after injuring his right calf and gingerly walking off the court.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Celtics are optimistic Porzingis can return as soon as Game 4 on Monday.
veryGood! (59)
Related
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Helene is already one of the deadliest, costliest storms to hit the US: Where it ranks
- Adrien Brody Has Iconic Reaction to Kim Kardashian Mistaking Him for Adam Brody
- Virginia school board to pay $575K to a teacher fired for refusing to use trans student’s pronouns
- Golf's No. 1 Nelly Korda looking to regain her form – and her spot on the Olympic podium
- Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
- Pennsylvania county manager sued over plans to end use of drop boxes for mail-in ballots
- Two nominees for West Virginia governor agree to Oct. 29 debate
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- NYC mayor deflects questions about bribery charges as a potential witness speaks outside City Hall
Ranking
- PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day Wednesday August 7, 2024
- Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford Shares Update on Life in Monaco After Years-Long Custody Battle
- Endearing Behind-the-Scenes Secrets About Bluey You'll Love For Real Life
- The real women of 'Real Housewives of New York City': Sai, Jessel and Ubah tell all
- The GOP and Kansas’ Democratic governor ousted targeted lawmakers in the state’s primary
- Louisiana governor plans to call third special session to overhaul the state’s tax system
- Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game
- College football at one month: Alabama, Florida State lead surprises and disappointments
Recommendation
Southern California rocked by series of earthquakes: Is a bigger one brewing?
Ex-leaders of a Penn State frat will spend time in jail for their roles in a hazing death
Florida enacts tough law to get homeless off the streets, leaving cities and counties scrambling
Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Triathlon
Mike McDaniel, Dolphins in early season freefall without Tua after MNF loss to Titans
Opinion: Chappell Roan doesn't owe you an explanation for her non-endorsement of Harris
Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month With These Products From Jill Martin, Laura Geller, and More