Haliburton’s status is understandably in at least some doubt, after the All-Star guard was undergoing evaluation to determine the extent of what is reportedly a right calf strain.

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle did not specifically say that the MRI would be part of the team’s next moves in figuring out how best to proceed with Haliburton, though made clear that the Eastern Conference champions would be taking a close look at the injury.