Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Suffered Torn Achilles in NBA Finals Game 7
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has now gotten confirmation of a torn Achilles. Haliburton suffered the injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Breaking: Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7 against Oklahoma City, sources tell ESPN. Haliburton played through a calf strain in the same leg during the NBA Finals for an opportunity to win a championship. pic.twitter.com/7pr3z2Lubq — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 23, 2025
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