Tyrese Haliburton suffers torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7: Report

Tyrese Haliburton has reportedly suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7.

Published on: Jun 23, 2025, 22:59:16 IST

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Tyrese Haliburton’s injury has left a major mark on the Indiana Pacers' hopes of securing an NBA title. The sources revealed to ESPN on Monday that the star guard has torn his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tyrese Haliburton has reportedly suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7. (Photo by Justin Ford / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

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Haliburton weighs surgery after sustaining injury in Game 7

The 25-year-old 25 sustained the injury early in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Already battling a lingering calf strain, Haliburton attempted to drive to the basket when he pushed off his right leg and suddenly collapsed to the floor.

Visibly in pain, he pounded the court and shouted, drawing immediate concern from teammates and medical staff. He was unable to put any weight on his leg as he was helped off the court, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Haliburton is now considering surgical options as he looks to recover from the devastating injury, as reported by ESPN.

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About Haliburton's calf strain in the same leg

Haliburton had injured the same right leg during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, sustaining a calf strain that significantly impacted his performance. Despite going 0-for-6 from the field and finishing with zero points in that loss, he chose to play through the pain.

An MRI after the game revealed the extent of the injury, which was expected to sideline him for weeks. However, determined to help his team compete for a title, Haliburton made the bold decision to keep playing in the Finals.

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