Dwyane Wade drops shocking reaction after Tyrese Haliburton's painful Game 7 NBA Finals injury

Time of India

5 hours ago

The
finals came to a painful ending for the Indiana Pacers. In the most important
of the season Game 7 against Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton collapsed early with a serious injury.
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The audience went quietly, and the fans were stunned. When emotions ran high, a powerful message from the NBA legend Dwyane Wade brought even more weight to an already heartbreaking moment.
Dwyane Wade reacts strongly to Tyrese Haliburton's injury
On June 22, during Game 7 of the NBA finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton the scoring guard suffered a painful injury. It happened in the first quarter at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Right after the injury, the NBA legend Dwyane Wade shared his feelings on social media. On June 22, he posted a message on his Instagram story.
'I CAN'T STAND INJURIES! I FEEL FOR MY GUY @TYRESEHALIBURTON.'
Dwyane Wade drops shocking reaction after Tyrese Haliburton's painful Game 7 NBA Finals injury (Image Source: Instagram)
Wade's words were short but full of emotions. He is a three-times NBA champion, and he feels the pain of major injuries during important matches.
This was not the only injury in the playoffs in 2025. Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics and Damian Lillard from the Milwaukee Bucks also missed time due to injuries.
But Haliburton's injury in match 7 in the final hit harder.
Tyrese Haliburton led Indiana to the final with heart and skill. His injury came at the worst time. Now, the team and fans must wait to see how long recovery will take — and what comes next.
Tyrese Haliburton leaves NBA Finals Game 7 early after painful fall
Tyrese Haliburton had already made three three points, scoring nine points in just a few minutes. But when he moved up the field, he suddenly stopped and went down. It was a non-contact injury, which often signals something serious.
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The 24-year-old was already dealing with a sore right calf from earlier games. After the fall, Haliburton was taken out and ruled out for the rest of the game. The injury is feared to be a torn Achilles tendon.
The Pacers had to rely on T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nembhard to carry the load. Both played hard, but the team couldn't recover from losing its floor leader. The Indiana Pacers lost the game and the series.
Haliburton had been key all postseason. He had big plays, smart passes, and clutch shots. Many fans and players believe Indiana might have won if he had stayed healthy.
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