Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Injured Early Game 7 NBA Finals vs Thunder

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a non-contact right leg injury in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, forcing him to leave the game in visible pain and frustration. Haliburton, who had been playing through a strained right calf injury sustained earlier in the series, collapsed while attempting a drive and was unable to put weight on his leg, leading to his removal to the locker room for evaluation. Prior to the injury, Haliburton had scored nine points and was a key contributor for Indiana, making his exit a significant blow to the Pacers' championship hopes on the road. The severity of the injury remains unclear as no official update has been provided by the team, but the incident marks a heartbreaking end to Haliburton’s season on the biggest stage. The Thunder held a slight lead at the time, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Alex Caruso leading their effort. Indiana faces a challenging remainder of the game without their star guard as they attempt to secure the title.