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A pivotal moment transpired in the game when Tyrese Haliburton, a key player for the Pacers, was sidelined early in the first quarter due to a non-contact injury. The unfortunate incident inevitably altered the expectations for the game. The sudden loss of Haliburton was a significant blow; so severe that betting platforms voided all prop bets associated with him. Fans and analysts alike were reminded of past stars like Damian Lillard and Jason Tatum, whose aspirations were dashed due to similar Achilles woes.