The Indiana Pacers blew a 20-point lead in Monday's loss to the Boston Celtics. And having Tyrese Haliburton, who established himself as a true closer last season, on the court would've helped the team greatly.
After Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear that will sideline him for the entire 2025-26 season, the Pacers knew they would miss him an unbelievable amount. He is the engine to their offense because of his elite facilitation and presence as a scoring threat, and they're even missing him on defense more than they ever anticipated.
Beyond that, though, the Pacers are missing his presence as a closer, and that was especially evident on Monday.