Al Horford starts at center for Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis out with calf sprain
Boston Celtics lead Indiana Pacers 3-0 in Eastern Conference Finals
Celtics rally from 18-point deficit to win Game 3 without Haliburton's contributions
Jrue Holiday available for Celtics after illness
Tyrese Haliburton ruled out for Pacers with hamstring injury
The Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers saw a significant development ahead of Game 4. Tyrese Haliburton, star point guard for the Pacers, was ruled out due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Game 2. Haliburton had averaged an impressive 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game during the regular season.
Jrue Holiday of the Celtics, who had been questionable for Game 4 due to an illness, was upgraded to available status a few hours before tip-off. Boston backup center Luke Kornet also made his return after missing Game 3 with a sprained wrist.
Al Horford started at center for the Celtics in place of Kristaps Porzingis, who continues to work his way back from a calf sprain and was ruled out for Game 4. The Pacers were without power forward Jalen Smith due to illness.
The absence of Haliburton proved detrimental for the Pacers in Game 3 as they struggled offensively in the second half, scoring only 42 points. Boston rallied from an 18-point deficit and won with a score of 114-110.
The Celtics now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead and can close out the Pacers on Monday night. The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on June 6.
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game during the regular season.
Indiana's offense struggled in the second half, scoring only 42 points.
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Tyrese Haliburton will miss Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with a hamstring strain.
The Celtics rallied from an 18-point deficit in Game 3 to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference finals to 3-0.
Haliburton averaged 20.1 points, 10.9 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game during the regular season.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it states 'No team in NBA history has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.' This statement is presented as fact without any evidence or citation provided.
No team in NBA history has ever rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win a playoff series.
Tyrese Haliburton is out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals due to a hamstring injury.
Jrue Holiday is available for the Celtics in Game 4 after being questionable with an illness.
Luke Kornet is available for the Celtics in Game 4 after missing Game 3 with a sprained wrist.
Al Horford has started at center for the Celtics in place of Kristaps Porzingis, who continues to work his way back from a calf sprain and is out for Game 4.
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Tyrese Haliburton is out for Game 4 due to a hamstring injury.
Haliburton will miss Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with a hamstring strain.
Haliburton has been sidelined for two consecutive games due to the injury.
Tyrese Haliburton averaged 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game this season.
Al Horford was 7-of-12 from 3 in Game 3, scoring 23 points as Boston won with a score of 114-110.
Ben Sheppard took Haliburton’s place in the starting lineup for Game 3 and helped Indiana thrive in the first half with a halftime lead of 69-57.
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Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a hamstring strain.
, Tyrese Haliburton will miss Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with a hamstring strain.
, Haliburton averaged 20.1 points and 10.9 assists per game this season.
, Haliburden had been sidelined for two consecutive games due to the injury.
, Indiana's offense struggled in the second half, scoring only 42 points, allowing the Celtics to take control of the game in a 114-111 win.
, Haliburton has missed 15 games this season due to hamstring injuries.
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No formal fallacies found. However, there are some implicit assumptions and a potential appeal to authority. The author states that Tyrese Haliburton is 'usually a bad idea with hamstring issues' which is an assumption not backed up by evidence in the article. Additionally, the statement about Ben Sheppard going scoreless might be seen as an inflammatory rhetoric, but it's more of a description of events rather than an argument. The quote from Boston's perspective on Porzingis is an appeal to authority.
][Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is officially questionable for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a hamstring strain as his team tries to keep its season alive.](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/kristaps-porzingis-out-tyrese-haliburton-questionable-for-game-4-monday#:~:text=Pacers%20point%20guard%20Tyrese%20Haliburton,aspects%20of%20his%20injury)(author's statement on Haliburton and hamstring injuries)
][Ben Sheppard started in Haliburton’s place, but he went scoreless.](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/kristaps-porzingis-out-tyrese-haliburton-questionable-for-game-4-monday#:~:text=Ben%20Sheppard%20started%20in%20Haliburton’s,point%20guard%20minutes%20went%20to)(author's description of Ben Sheppard's performance)
][There had been a report that Porzingis was targeting Game 4 for a return — and Boston would like their center to get some game action under his belt before the NBA Finals — but he is not ready yet.](https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/kristaps-porzingis-out-tyrese-haliburton-questionable-for-game-4-monday#:~:text=No%20Porzingis%20means%20Al%20Horford,under%20his%20belt%20before%20the)(author's mention of Porzingis' target return game and Boston's perspective on it)
Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics due to a left hamstring injury.
Haliburton had 25 points and 10 assists in Game 1, and 10 points and eight assists in Game 2 before being injured.
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Tyrese Haliburton will miss Game 4 against the Boston Celtics with a hamstring strain.
Haliburton has been sidelined for two consecutive games due to the injury.
Indiana is down 3-0 in the best-of-seven series with Boston.
Tyrese Haliburton is a two-time All-Star and was voted All-NBA for the first time this season at 23 years old.
Haliburton averaged 20.1 points, 10.9 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game during the regular season.
Rookie Ben Sheppard took Haliburton’s place in the starting lineup for Game 3 and helped Indiana thrive in the first half with a halftime lead of 69-57.
Andrew Nembhard took over as the lead role in Indiana’s backcourt and had one of his best career games with 32 points and nine assists while shooting well from three-point range.
Indiana’s offense struggled in the second half, scoring only 42 points, allowing the Celtics to take control of the game in a 114-111 win.
Haliburton underwent an MRI on Saturday that revealed a hamstring strain.
Haliburton has missed 15 games this season due to hamstring injuries.
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Dichotomous depiction and appeal to authority found in the article. The dichotomous depiction is present in phrases like 'There has never been a comeback from 3-0 in an NBA playoff series' which presents the situation as entirely hopeless for the Pacers. Additionally, there is an appeal to authority when citing that 'Haliburton, a third-team All-NBA selection this year', indicating his importance and skill level. However, no logical fallacies were found in the author's original statements or analysis.
][The Athletic] The Pacers’ star guard underwent an MRI on Saturday that showed a hamstring strain. Haliburton is improving, the team has said, but there is a fear of risking further injury at a time when the team faces the longest of odds.
][The Athletic] There has never been a comeback from 3-0 in an NBA playoff series.
