Tyrese Haliburton diagnosed with shingles, away from Pacers
Key Points:
- Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with shingles and will miss several weeks, according to coach Rick Carlisle.
- Haliburton has not played this season due to a torn Achilles injury from last year's NBA Finals but has been present on the bench during games.
- Carlisle described shingles as a very painful condition and expressed confidence in Haliburton's full recovery, noting the player remains in good spirits.
- Shingles is caused by the same virus responsible for chickenpox and results in a painful skin rash.
- The Pacers currently hold the worst record in the Eastern Conference at 15-43, struggling without their star point guard.