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Tyrese Haliburton's Injury Derails Pacers' Championship Hopes

9/26/2025

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Finals.
He also had a calf strain in Game 5 before the tear.
The injury affected the Pacers' title chances; the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 7 for their first championship.
Pritchard said Haliburton won't play in 2025-26, but expects a stronger return.

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Finals.
He also had a calf strain in Game 5 before the tear.
The injury affected the Pacers' title chances; the Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 7 for their first championship.
Pritchard said Haliburton won't play in 2025-26, but expects a stronger return.