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Tyrese Haliburton Ruptures Achilles in NBA Finals Game 7

Slated to miss the entire 2025-26 campaign, Haliburton’s absence leaves the Pacers with an uncertain path in the Eastern Conference.

Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers sustains an injury during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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Overview

  • Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon in the first quarter of Game 7 on June 22 while driving past Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
  • The injury was confirmed by his father, John Haliburton, following MRI results that ended his season.
  • Medical staff project Haliburton will sit out all of the 2025-26 season as he embarks on a lengthy rehabilitation.
  • John Haliburton’s emotional reaction went viral and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark publicly showed her support with a series of emojis on Instagram.
  • The loss of their All-Star point guard after a prior calf strain puts the Pacers at risk of missing the playoffs and triggers major roster decisions this offseason.