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Tyrese Haliburton’s aspirations of clinching the NBA Championship and possibly being named Finals MVP came to a disappointing halt during Game 7 of the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Indiana superstar was forced to exit the game due to injury, unable to support his team. Recent reports from Shams Charania at ESPN reveal that he has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, necessitating surgery.
Prior to Game 7 against the Thunder, who were the league champions, Haliburton was delivering impressive stats, averaging 17.7 points and a playoff-best 9.0 assists while shooting 46% from the field.
As noted by ESPN, his 197 assists established a new franchise record for a single postseason.
Following the game, head coach Rick Carlisle commended Haliburton’s performance: “He put together one of the most remarkable individual playoff runs in NBA history, producing dramatic moments time and again. It was something unlike anything we’ve ever witnessed,” he remarked.
The beginning of Tyrese Haliburton’s 2024-25 season took place in Paris, where he celebrated winning the gold medal alongside basketball legends LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant at the Olympic Games.
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