Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton, Who Tore Achilles, 'Grateful' for Journey
- Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers star, tore his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22 in Oklahoma City.
- Haliburton had been playing despite a right calf strain from Game 5 and was questionable but started Games 6 and 7 before suffering a non-contact injury early in Game 7.
- Haliburton collapsed during a drive with five minutes remaining in the first quarter and was helped off the court; he underwent surgery on June 23 at a specialized medical facility in New York.
- Haliburton shared his feelings on social media, describing his experience as shocking and painful, expressing appreciation for the support from fans, and affirming his willingness to make the same sacrifice repeatedly in order to stand up for the city and his teammates.
- Although he faces a long recovery that will keep him off the court for an extended period, Haliburton pledged to come back stronger and expressed regret to the Pacers fanbase over the season ending on such a disappointing note.
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