Tyrese Haliburton suffers devastating damage in Pacers' NBA Finals Sport 7

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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton managed to energy by way of a calf damage he suffered in the course of the NBA Finals in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder however the large guard appeared to reaggravate the problem in Sport 7 on Sunday night time.

Haliburton was already off to an unbelievable begin to the do-or-die sport for the NBA championship, nailing three 3-pointers within the first quarter to present Indiana an early edge. Haliburton was close to the Thunder bench when he tried to drive towards his left.

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls to the courtroom with an damage in the course of the first half of Sport 7 of the NBA Finals basketball sequence in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Nate Billings)

He put the ball onto the ground with Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on him. He appeared to slide and fall ahead, shedding the ball within the course of. Because the digicam panned to Haliburton, he was down on his abdomen, hammering his first onto the bottom, writhing in ache.

The Pacers bench gathered round Haliburton as trainers attended to him. The sport was paused for a couple of moments as Haliburton was helped off the ground.

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton lays on the courtroom after an damage in the course of the first half of Sport 7 of the NBA Finals basketball sequence in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Nate Billings)

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) leaves the courtroom with an damage in the course of the first half of Sport 7 of the NBA Finals basketball sequence in opposition to the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma Metropolis. (AP Photograph/Julio Cortez)

Indiana stated Haliburton suffered a decrease right-leg damage and wouldn't return.

Jonh Haliburton, Tyrese's father, stated that his son had suffered an Achilles damage.

Haliburton had been the catalyst for the Pacers’ success all through the playoffs. He made key photographs within the first spherical in opposition to the Milwaukee Bucks, he introduced heartache to Cleveland Cavaliers followers within the second spherical and despatched a message to the New York Knicks within the Jap Convention Finals.

Within the NBA Finals in opposition to the Thunder, Haliburton continued to make large photographs to assist the Pacers keep afloat in opposition to the league’s greatest group.