Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers’ worst nightmare was realized when he appeared to tear either his calf or Achilles. The injury occurred in the first quarter of Game 7. Haliburton’s father, John, confirmed to ESPN it is indeed an Achilles injury. He will not return. With five minutes remaining in the first quarter, Haliburton […] The post NBA Finals 2025: Pacers’ Tyrese … [Read more...] about NBA Finals 2025: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Leaves Game 7 With Apparent Achilles Injury
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Thunder Win First Championship Since Move; SGA Named Finals MVP
The Thunder claimed their first NBA championship since the franchise moved to Oklahoma City, as they defeated the depleted Pacers, 103-91, in Game 7 on Sunday. Seattle, which won the championship in 1979, relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008. The Pacers, who have never won an NBA title, played the last three quarters without Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered an Achilles injury in … [Read more...] about Thunder Win First Championship Since Move; SGA Named Finals MVP
Tyrese Haliburton Exits Game 7 With Achilles Injury
8:21 pm: ESPN’s Lisa Salters spoke to Haliburton’s father prior to the end of the first half and he confirmed that his son suffered an Achilles injury (Twitter video link). The team will likely be conducting more tests to confirm the diagnosis, but if it’s an Achilles tear for Haliburton, it could cost him the entire 2025/26 season. 7:50 pm: Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Exits Game 7 With Achilles Injury
NBA Finals Notes: Game 7, Thunder, Pacers, Predictions, More
Sunday’s Game 7 between the Thunder and Pacers is a “perfect coda” to an enthralling playoffs and an “all-time classic” NBA Finals, writes Sam Amick of The Athletic. It’s the first Game 7 in the Finals since 2016, when Cleveland came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Golden State. “I’m very much looking forward to Game 7,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said (story via Tim … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Notes: Game 7, Thunder, Pacers, Predictions, More
Rockets reportedly acquire Kevin Durant: fantasy impact
After their first-round exit from the postseason, the Rockets are reportedly betting on Durant being the "missing piece." … [Read more...] about Rockets reportedly acquire Kevin Durant: fantasy impact