“I mean it’s the NBA Finals. It’s the finals — I’ve worked my whole life to be here. It was not really a thought of mine to not play here. If I can walk, then I want to play,” said Tyrese Haliburton when discussing his injury. After the Indiana Pacers star had sustained a right calf tightness during the 1st quarter of Game 5, it was evident to many that the player needed to rest. However, he was adamant, believing that he will rest once the NBA Finals conclude. While he had the confidence of the coach too, Haliburton playing major minutes despite the injury was spelling out to be a recipe for disaster. Sure enough, the Titanic hit the Iceberg in Game 7 of the NBA Finals
The Indiana Pacers point guard had to leave the matchup after appearing to re-injure the same calf that he strained in Game 5. The injury reoccurred after Haliburton reportedly fell on the floor in the 1st quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The way that he pounded the court in what was obvious pain left everyone even at the Paycom Center in a state of worry.
No sooner had Haliburton been taken away when well-wishes started coming in for the player. Renowned Sports Analyst Pat McAfee wrote “I’m sick @TyHaliburton22, we appreciate the hell out of you man”. Josh Hart simply wrote “Ty (Tyrese Haliburton, not Thank You)”, and his teammate, Jalen Brunson, wrote “Prayers up man ”.
I’m sick@TyHaliburton22, we appreciate the hell out of you man
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 23, 2025
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