What happened to Tyrese Haliburton in Game 7 of the NBA Finals? Details explored

Tyrese Haliburton, also known as “The Haliban,” started Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22, 2025, strong. However, later in the first quarter, he went down while running and suffered a non-contact right leg injury, as reported by beIN Sports.

Haliburton was seen in tears, clutching his lower leg and visibly in pain. He was then assisted off the court and taken to the locker room. His father later revealed that he had suffered an Achilles injury.

The Finals were held at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

More about what happened to Tyrese Haliburton during the NBA Finals

On Sunday night, the game had begun in full swing, and the star player of the Indiana Pacers, Haliburton, had already scored 9 quick points. However, just a few minutes into the game, he was injured as he tore his Achilles after a non-contact collapse.

He was taken to the locker room, and the Pacers announced that he would not return for the rest of the game. His father, John Haliburton, shared an update with ESPN's Lisa Salters, saying that Tyrese was in good spirits and rooting for his team from the locker room.

He had been dealing with a calf strain since Game 5, which is believed to have contributed to the more serious injury. Myles Turner, the center for the Indiana Pacers, spoke about Haliburton's injury to ESPN. He said:

"It's a heartbreak, man, it's unfortunate ... but we've got his back."

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As per reports, a day before the finals, Haliburton had confirmed that his leg wasn’t fully recovered but that he intended to play through the pain. His calf injury had been a concern for the team; however, Tyrese had shown resilience and commitment to his team by playing despite the injury.

The full extent of Haliburton's injury and details on his treatment haven't been officially disclosed yet.

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