Tyrese Haliburton Suffers Achilles Injury Game 7 NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a devastating Achilles injury early in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, abruptly ending his participation and casting doubt on his future playing career. Haliburton had been managing a right calf strain earlier in the series but went down with a non-contact lower leg injury within minutes of the decisive game, leading to widespread shock and emotional reactions from NBA stars like LeBron James and athletes such as Patrick Mahomes. Despite his injury, Haliburton had contributed nine points with strong shooting before exiting, but his absence was a huge blow to the Pacers' championship hopes in their first Finals appearance since 2000. The injury drew comparisons to past high-profile Achilles tears, underscoring the severity and challenges ahead for Haliburton and his team. Support poured in from fellow players, including Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson, illustrating the broad impact of the injury beyond just the Pacers. Moving forward, the Pacers face the difficult task of rallying without their star guard as they compete for their first NBA title.