Tyrese Haliburton suffers Achilles injury in Game 7 of NBA Finals

Two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton, widely regarded as one of the NBA's top point guards and the primary reason for the Indiana Pacers reaching their first NBA Finals since 2000, was set to play in the pivotal Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

However, Haliburton's game and his chance to lead the Pacers to victory ended abruptly just seven minutes into the contest. He suffered a leg injury, collapsed on the court, and after evaluation, team doctors informed his father that the injury was to his Achilles tendon. Haliburton was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

While Haliburton's absence is a major setback for the Pacers, backup point guard T.J. McConnell received an expanded opportunity to showcase his abilities on the big stage. Despite losing their star player, the Pacers managed to hold a narrow 48-47 lead over the Thunder at halftime.