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Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) will be in the lineup Friday versus Utah. He is troubled by groin soreness and the team had him as a game-time call for the contest, but it's now confirmed that Haliburton will play. The 22-year-old has been a real revelation for the Pacers this season and he looks set for another productive night, as the Jazz have shown some very lackluster defensive numbers against opposing point guards. Haliburton is the only player in the league to average double figures in assists this season, and he has added 19.3 points and 4.6 rebounds with 1.8 steals to his 11.2 dimes.
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (groin) has been deemed a last-minute call for Friday's contest against the Kings as he deals with a sore left groin. There is cause for optimism, though, as Haliburton was able to suit up for shootaround in hopes of facing his former team for the second straight outing. He enters play Friday leading the league in assists per game (11.2) and is the only player to average a double-double on points and assists. An absence would pave the way for T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard to become upside DFS plays, while Bennedict Mathurin and Buddy Hield would likely garner additional ballhandling and scoring duties. Check back for final word on Haliburton's status prior to tipoff.
Indiana Pacers forward/center Jalen Smith sustained a facial injury in Wednesday's loss to Sacramento. He was having a great night with 22 points in 19 minutes before the team ruled him out with a facial contusion. Smith added six rebounds and a block on the night. The 22-year-old tends to be inconsistent, but he's had a solid campaign overall and will be a big miss if Smith is forced to spend some time on the sidelines. The Pacers return to action Friday versus Utah, and for now, managers should consider Smith questionable for the game. His absence would allow Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson to play extended minutes.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had a rough go of it on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings. The team was blown out by a score of 137-114 and while Haliburton had a good playmaking game, his shot was just off. The third-year point guard shot a poor 30.8% from the floor and 16.7% from deep. He finished the game with nine points, four rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals. This was only the second game this season that he failed to reach double-digit points. This just seems to be more of a one-off game and fantasy managers can expect a bounce back in the next one.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's meeting with Orlando. Haliburton tweaked his ankle during Friday's win over the Houston Rockets. Fortunately, he downplayed the injury while speaking postgame, so he shouldn't be out too long even if he misses time. With Chris Duarte (ankle) remaining sidelined, Buddy Hield would likely lead the offense if Haliburton isn't available. Bennedict Mathurin, who has averaged nearly 20 points this season, may move into the starting lineup.
