Patrick Mahomes' sweet message for Tyrese Haliburton after Pacers star's heartbreak at NBA Finals

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to Indiana Pacers’ point guard Tyrese Haliburton’s injury in NBA Finals Game 7

Published on: Jun 24, 2025, 15:51:47 IST

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted to Indiana Pacers’ point guard Tyrese Haliburton’s injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals vs the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game arrived after a long tussle between the Thunder and the Pacers to clinch the title, which ultimately led to the former’s championship win.

Patrick Mahomes posted a sweet message for Tyrese Haliburton after NBA Finals (Getty Images via AFP)

Haliburton’s injury

Concerns regarding excessive strain on Haliburton’s right calf had emerged a couple of games back when the player was visibly seen limping on the court and at a post-game press conference. He even went for an MRI scan before the crucial Game 6, but ultimately ended up continuing to play due to his insistence.

During Game 7, Haliburton had scored nine points, and the Pacers led by one at halftime. However, when the point guard fell to the ground while driving to deliver a basket in the first quarter, he was ruled out of the game due to what was later deemed to be an Achilles’ injury. Mahomes reacted to the moment by sharing a social media post in real-time.

The burden of carrying the team was then left up to Eastern Conference Champions’ leading scorer Benedict Mathurin, along with TJ McConnell, Pascal Siakam, and Andrew Nembhard. Despite putting up a brave fight, the Pacers eventually lost the championship title to the Thunder.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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