With the most recent injury news, the Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers game on Saturday could take a significant turn. Tyrese Haliburton, the standout point guard for the Pacers, is doubtful to participate and was not seen during shootaround before to the game.
Recently, on November 30, the Heat and Pacers squared off against one another. Jimmy Butler, the Heat’s great wing, put on an incredible performance as they won 142-132 in the end. In 38 minutes of action, he scored 36 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out three assists while going 9 of 19 from the field and 18 of 20 from the free throw line.
In contrast, Haliburton turned in one of his greatest games of the year in the defeat. He shot 6-of-16 from beyond the 3-point arc and 15-of-28 from the field to score 44 points. The floor general also ended with one block, three steals, and ten assists.
Right now, Miami and Indiana are ranked fairly near to one another in the Eastern Conference. With an 11-8 record, the Heat are ranked sixth in the conference. On the flip side, the Pacers are 9-8 and hold the No. 7 spot, so this Saturday’s game will matter as the two teams compete for position—at least in the near future.
The Heat have recently outperformed the Pacers in terms of success. Over the past ten games, Miami has a 6-4 record; in contrast, Indiana has a 5-5 record and has dropped its previous two games. The Pacers fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers by four points on November 27 before falling to the Heat on November 30.
If Haliburton missed Saturday’s game, the Heat would be getting a break. Since he is undoubtedly the best player on the Pacers, Miami would probably have a higher chance of winning if he were injured.
The Heat will go to Toronto to play Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors after their rematch with the Pacers. As of Friday, the Raptors have a 9-11 record on the year and are coming off a loss to Jalen Brunson and the Knicks.
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