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Haliburton Eyes NBA Finals Despite Devastating Injury

8/27/2025

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Tyrese Haliburton aims to compete in the NBA Finals despite a calf strain.
He sustained a torn Achilles in Game 7 after playing through the injury.
Haliburton has no regrets about his decision to play and will be sidelined for 15 months.
He refuted claims of the NBA being scripted, citing the Pacers' lack of prominence.

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Tyrese Haliburton aims to compete in the NBA Finals despite a calf strain.
He sustained a torn Achilles in Game 7 after playing through the injury.
Haliburton has no regrets about his decision to play and will be sidelined for 15 months.
He refuted claims of the NBA being scripted, citing the Pacers' lack of prominence.