BREAKING NEWS Tyrese Haliburton's injury diagnosis confirmed after Pacers star was left in agony during brutal Game 7 exit
Indiana Pacer star Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, it has been confirmed.
Halliburton was left in tears and screaming in agony after hitting the court with when he tried to dribble past Thunder's NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the first quarter. There appeared to be a pop in his lower right leg, sparking fears he suffered a major injury.
It was suspected that the 25-year-old had torn his Achilles, and ESPN's insider Shams Charania confirmed the devastating diagnosis Monday afternoon.
More to follow.
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