An NBA Finals game seven that started so well for Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton turned bad in an instant.
With 4:55 remaining in the first quarter, Haliburton pushed off his right leg and crumpled to the court. His face erupted in agony as he pounded his right hand on the floor. With heavy assistance from team staffers, Haliburton limped to Indiana's locker room with a towel over his head.
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ā Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) June 23, 2025
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, center, lays on the court after an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez
Achilles injury confirmed, Haliburton in locker room watching the game
ESPN's Lisa Salters spoke to John Haliburton, father of Tyrese, who entered the locker room.
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āIt is an achilles injury," Salters said. "(John Haliburton) said Tyrese is doing as well as he can be under the circumstances."
Salters added the entire family including Haliburton's mom, dad, brother is surrounding him.
"He seems to be in good spirits, heās watching the game and trying to root on his team from back in the locker room," Salters said.
ESPN reports Haliburton is out for the game
ESPNās Lisa Salters reported the Pacers confirmed Haliburton has a right lower right leg injury and will not return to the game.
Haliburton strained his right calf in Game 5 of the Finals and played through the injury in a 108-91 Pacers win in Game 6.
At the time of Haliburton's injury, the Thunder held an 18-16 lead. Haliburton scored nine points on three-of-five shots. He has been the face of the Pacers' run through the NBA postseason after playing two seasons at ISU from 2018-20.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) falls to the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) Nate Billings
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) leaves the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) leaves the court with an injury during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings) Nate Billings
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Ben Hutchens is an Iowa State University beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at Ben.Hutchens@lee.net.
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