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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (back) will suit up for Saturday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. He missed the last three games because of back soreness, including Thursday's matchup between both clubs. But now that Haliburton is back for the rematch, he'll reclaim his spot as the team's primary playmaker and ball handler. As such, Bennedict Mathurin, who combined for 73 points while Haliburton was away, likely won't be as productive.

According to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis,Indiana Pacers guardTyrese Haliburton (back) is unavailable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Due to back soreness, the 25-year-old will miss his third consecutive contest. Haliburton was listed as questionable earlier in the day but has since been downgraded to out. Benedict Mathurin should continue to start in place of Haliburton. Fantasy managers could consider Mathurin a solid option for tonight's matchup. He registered 23 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal during 32 minutes in his last outing against Dallas on Wednesday.

Indiana Pacers guardTyrese Haliburton(back) is unavailable for Wednesday's game against Dallas. Due to back soreness, the 25-year-old will miss his second consecutive contest. Haliburton has been dealing with some injury issues lately. He missed three games due to a hip injury before returning for the March 11 matchup with Milwaukee. He played the following two games but was sidelined for Monday's overtime win over Minnesota because of back soreness. Andrew Nembhard should continue to be the starting point guard, whileT.J. McConnell will likely see an uptick in minutes coming off the bench during tonight's matchup.