Indiana Pacers fans were left heartbroken during the opening quarter of Game 7 in the NBA Finals as Tyrese Haliburton went down with a non-contact leg injury just under the five-minute mark. After draining three triples in a red-hot start, Haliburton collapsed while trying to drive past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, appearing to slip before immediately reaching for his lower leg. Already managing a calf issue throughout the series, early speculation points to a potential Achilles tear—an ominous sign for the Pacers’ leader.
As the Pacers battle on in a tight contest, ESPN’s Lisa Slater provided an emotional update from courtside. She revealed that Haliburton’s father, John, confirmed to Lisa Salters that the injury is indeed to the Achilles. The star guard is currently back in the locker room surrounded by family, including his mother, father, and brother.
Despite the heartbreaking setback, John Haliburton shared that Tyrese is “as well as he can be” and “seems to be in good spirits,” She confirmed he is watching the game closely, rooting for his teammates from the back. His presence may be off the court now, but Haliburton’s heart remains with the Pacers as they fight for the franchise’s first NBA championship.
(This is a building story….)
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