It may have seemed odd that Rick Carlisle appeared pleased to announce in his pre-game news conference Tuesday that his All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton has a mild groin strain, but that was because of what he was reporting that the injury was not.

Although the Cavs are 4-1 in their last five games, their recent loss to the Pacers put a major flaw on full display.

Point guard Tyrese Haliburton is listed as doubtful for the Pacers' game against the Cavaliers on Tuesday with left hamstring soreness.

For the game, they will likely be without their best player, as All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is on the injury report. Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.

All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton is expected to miss Tuesday’s game against the Cavs with a hamstring injury. He’s listed as doubtful on the injury report ahead of the nationally televised contest. Haliburton missed the entire second half with a hamstring injury on Sunday’s game in Cleveland.