Fans Worried Over New Video of Tyrese Haliburton After NBA Finals Loss
Fans Worried Over New Video of Tyrese Haliburton After NBA Finals Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Indiana Pacers turned in a relatively impressive collective team effort on Sunday in their Game 2 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite losing 123-107, seven players from the Pacers were still able to score in double figures, including all five starters.
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It was Tyrese Haliburton who led the charge for Indiana in this one with a team-high 17 points on 7-of-13 shooting, three rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and three triples in 34 minutes of action.
It still wasn't enough for the Pacers, though, and the Thunder have now tied this series at 1-1 heading into Games 3 and 4 in Indiana.
Haliburton's effort on the evening appears to have taken its toll on the two-time All-Star. A video of the Pacers guard limping after his post-game press conference is currently making its rounds on social media, and it has been a cause for concern for more than a few fans.
"Now this worries me lol," a comment on X read.
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"Nooooo," said another.
"Hoping his leg just fell asleep," wished a supporter.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during NBA Finals Media Day.Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
"you gotta be kidding," a reaction read.
"Hope our guy is okay 🤞🏾💯" another said.
"That's scary😭" commented a fan.
There has currently been no official word from the Pacers as to whether or not Haliburton suffered an injury in Game 2. For now, Indiana supporters will just have to hope that this is nothing serious and that the 25-year-old will be good to go for Game 3 on Wednesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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