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The star of the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, achieved power through an injury in the calf that suffered in the middle of the NBA finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the great guard seemed to re -fall the problem in game 7 on Sunday night.
Haliburton already had an incredible beginning for the game of doing or dying for the NBA championship, nailing three triples in the first quarter to give Indiana an early advantage. Haliburton was close to the Bank of Thunder when he tried to drive to his left.
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The Guard of Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls on the court with an injury during the first half of the game 7 of the basketball series of the NBA finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
He put the ball on the ground with the MVP of thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on him. It seemed to slide and fall forward, losing the ball in the process. While the camera passed to Haliburton, it was in its stomach, hitting the first on the ground, twisting with pain.
The Bank of the Pacers gathered around Haliburton while the coaches attended to him. The game stopped for a few moments, since Haliburton received aid from the floor.
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Indiana Pacers Guard, Tyrese Haliburton, lies on the court after an injury during the first half of game 7 of the basketball series of the NBA finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)
The Guard of Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton (0), leaves the court with an injury during the first half of the game 7 of the basketball series of the NBA finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City. (Photo AP/Julio Cortez)
Indiana said that Haliburton suffered a lower right leg injury and did not return.
Jonh Haliburton, Tyrese’s father, said his son had suffered an Achilles injury.
Haliburton had been the catalyst for the success of the Pacers during the playoffs. He made key shots in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks, brought pain pain to the fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round and sent a message to the Knicks of New York in the East Conference finals.
In the NBA finals against Thunder, Haliburton continued to make great shots to help the Pacers stay afloat against the best league team.
He was injured in the game, but he had 14 points in the victory of the game 6 of the Pacers on Friday night to force the game 7.
