NBA world reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s gutting Achilles injury in NBA Finals Game 7: ‘F–k!’
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NBA world reacts to Tyrese Haliburton’s gutting Achilles injury in NBA Finals Game 7: ‘F–k!’
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton being helped off the court after an apparent injury, Image 2 shows Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton on the court in pain, attended to by a coach, Image 3 shows Tyrese Haliburton injures his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA finals on June 22, 2025.
ThePacersstar crumbled to the court with a right lower leg injury during the first quarter of the team's Game 7 loss to the Thunder in the NBA Finals Sunday night inOklahoma City.
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Haliburton's father, John, was emotional and could be seen in the stands holding his head in his hands.
Tyrese Haliburton injures his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Haliburton had been dealing with a calf strain in his right leg, and the immediate fear after the non-contact injury was he suffered a torn Achilles.
ESPN reported on the broadcast that John Haliburton confirmed it was an Achilles injury.
"F–k!!!!!!!!"LeBron Jamesposted on X, along with a prayer emoji.
Tyrese Haliburton injures his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025. Getty Images
Even Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joined the discourse, writing "prayers up man."
Haliburton had received a pass and begun dribbling toward the basket when he quickly went down and began screaming in pain and slapping his hand on the court.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) is assisted after an apparent injury following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
He was helped off the court by Pacers staff and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.
