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Emotional Exit: Tyrese Haliburton Leaves NBA Finals Game 7 with Leg Injury

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Emotional Exit: Tyrese Haliburton Leaves NBA Finals Game 7 with Leg Injury
Tyrese Haliburton Leaves NBA Finals Game 7 with Leg Injury

Tyrese Haliburton went down in the opening quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City after suffering a non-contact lower right leg injury, collapsing while diving for a loose ball. He punched the court in visible frustration and was helped off the court, unable to bear weight on the leg.

Already playing through a calf strain since Game 5, Haliburton had scored nine points (all from threes) before the injury forced his exit with about 4:55 left in the first quarter.

What It Means for Game 7 and Beyond

  • Indiana’s title hopes now hinge on whether they can maintain momentum without their star guard.
  • Medical clarity is required: An MRI will determine if this is a calf strain that simply worsened — or something more severe like an Achilles tear.
  • The stakes are high: Crunch time in a Game 7 leaves no room for error, especially missing a player of Haliburton’s caliber.

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