Indiana Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton He suffered a right leg injury in the first game of the NBA finals, which contributed to the loss of team 106-91 against the Thunder of Oklahoma City on Sunday night at Paycom Center.
News NBC He reported that Haliburton received a pass during the first quarter and, while he was released, collapsed on the floor after losing control of the ball. The 25 -year -old seemed to have pain before the team called for a waiting time. With the help of his teammates, Haliburton was taken to the ground without pressure on his right leg.
The pacers confirmed in the second quarter that Haliburton would not return to the game after suffering a “injury to the bottom right”. His father, John Haliburton, later told Lisa Salters de l’ABC that the 25 -year -old had suffered a Achilles injury.
Haliburton He started the game strong, shooting the 3 of 4 from the three -point range. Despite coping with a right -wing stress in the last two games, he played the pain to help the pacers avoid eliminating. Following the victory of the 108-91 pacers in match 6, Haliburton expressed how much he valued with his teammates and the special bond they had formed.
How does Haliburton’s injury affect the pacers next season?
“I just look at it how I want to be there to compete with my brothers. They are guys that I am ready to go to war and we have had such a special year and we have a special bond as a group, and you know, I think I will overcome myself if I did not give him a chance,” said NBC News Haliburton.
Haliburton left everything on the court throughout the series. Now, with reports from a torn Achilian tendon, it is likely to lose all 2025-2026 season of NBA Sports CBS. The Eastern Conference has seen several NBA talents suffered from Achilles’ injuries, including New York Knicks Jayson Tatum and Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard.
Sph He reported that the main coach of the pacers, Rick Carlisle and several teammates, shared their thoughts after seeing Haliburton descending with Achilles’ injury.
“All our hearts fell,” said Carlisle.
“We are all devastated for him,” added TJ McConnell, the Pacers Guard.
“I was thinking about the whole game,” Obi Toppin shared Pacers.
Several NBA stars, including Lebron James, along with sportsmen from other sports, went to social media to share their reactions to Haliburton’s injury.
