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The star of Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, managed to spread with a calf injury he suffered in the middle of the NBA final against the Thunder of Oklahoma City, but the Big Guard seemed to react the problem of match 7 on Sunday evening.
Haliburton has already taken an incredible start for the Do-Or-Die match for the NBA championship, nailing three 3 points at the first quarter to give Indiana an early advantage. Haliburton was near the Thunder bench when he tried to lead to his left.
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The Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton (0) goalkeeper falls in front of the court with an injury during the first half of match 7 of the NBA Basketball series against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Photo / nate billings)
He put the ball on the ground with the MVP Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on him. He seemed to slide and fall forward, losing the ball in the process. While the camera was heading for Haliburton, he was in the stomach, hammering his first on the ground, twisted in pain.
The Pacers bench gathered around Haliburton while the coaches took care of him. The match was arrested for a few moments while Haliburton was helped at the end.
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The Indiana Pacers goalkeeper Tyrese Haliburton is on the field after an injury during the first half of match 7 of the NBA Basketball series against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Photo / nate billings)
The Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton (0) goalkeeper leaves the court with an injury during the first half of match 7 of the NBA Basketball series against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP photo / Julio Cortez)
The Indiana said Haliburton had suffered an injury below the right leg and would not come back.
Jonh Haliburton, Tyrese’s father, said his son had an injury from Achilles.
Haliburton had been the catalyst for the success of the Pacers throughout the playoffs. He made key to the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks, he brought sorrows to the Cleveland rider fans in the second round and sent a message to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference final.
During the NBA final against the Thunder, Haliburton continued to make huge shots to help the Pacers stay afloat against the best team in the league.
He was injured in the match, but raised 14 points in the Victory 6 of the Pacers on Friday evening to force match 7.
