Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 7 outing in the NBA Finals ended abruptly after he suffered a leg injury in the first quarter. The Indiana Pacers star fell to the floor in visible pain and had to be helped off the court without putting any weight on his right leg. Fans have been anxiously awaiting updates on the seriousness of the injury.
Here are more details.
What injury did Tyrese Haliburton suffer in the NBA Finals?
Game 7 of the NBA Finals took a devastating turn for the Indiana Pacers when Tyrese Haliburton collapsed with a serious leg injury, just minutes into the first quarter. While making a move toward the basket, Haliburton’s right leg appeared to fail him entirely. Haliburton stumbled, fell hard to the floor, and immediately began punching the court in frustration. The injury brought the game to a pause, with teammates, coaches, and medical staff quickly gathering around him.
The injury occurred with 4:55 remaining in the first quarter of the highly anticipated match against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton was unable to stand or walk on his own and had to be assisted back to the locker room, covering his face with towels. The Pacers quickly announced that Haliburton would not return, citing a lower right leg injury.
According to his father, John Haliburton, who was present at the game, the injury may be to the Achilles tendon. However, an official confirmation is pending an MRI. John was seen crying as his son left the court, and the energy amongst the Pacers shifted instantly.
Before the injury, Haliburton opened strong with three three-pointers, scoring nine points in the game’s early minutes. He had fought through visible discomfort in Game 5 and returned in Game 6 with a strong performance. As of now, it is not clear when Haliburton will return to action.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
