Haliburton Injury: LeBron, Mahomes React
- Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was helped off the court during the first quarter of Sunday's game 7 of the NBA Finals after suffering a noncontact injury to...
- Haliburton, a two-time All-Star, had scored nine points before the injury.
- News of the injury prompted reactions from around the NBA.
Tyrese Haliburton‘s NBA Finals Game 7 ended abruptly due to a right lower leg injury, sparking immediate reactions across the sports world. LeBron James and other NBA stars voiced their support following the Pacers’ star’s injury, with many sending prayers and expressing concern about the non-contact injury. News Directory 3 has the full story on the calf strain and its impact on Haliburton’s game. Notably, Patrick mahomes also shared his sentiments. The severity of the injury is still unknown, and the Pacers’ championship hopes may now depend on his recovery timeline.Discover what’s next concerning Haliburton’s return.
tyrese Haliburton Suffers Leg Injury in Game 7 of NBA Finals
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton was helped off the court during the first quarter of Sunday’s game 7 of the NBA Finals after suffering a noncontact injury to his right lower leg.The injury occurred as Haliburton dribbled toward the basket.
Haliburton, a two-time All-Star, had scored nine points before the injury. The Pacers later announced he would not return to the game due to the leg injury. He had been playing with a right calf strain sustained in Game 5, but played in Game 6 after receiving treatment.
News of the injury prompted reactions from around the NBA. LeBron James of the los Angeles Lakers posted his reaction on X, formerly Twitter.Other players, including Patrick Mahomes, Trae young, and Jalen Brunson, also shared their support and prayers for Haliburton via social media.
No way man….
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 23,2025
Prayers up man… 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) June 23, 2025
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Never wanna see that😔— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) June 23, 2025
Prayers up man 🙏🏽
— Jalen Brunson (@jalenbrunson1) June 23, 2025
You never want to see that, prayers up 🙏🏽
— karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) June 23, 2025
These calf strains ain’t no joke man!! Praying for Ty 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Donovan mitchell (@spidadmitchell) June 23, 2025
Them calf strains are nothing to play with. The next thing if not healed right is always Achilles. Man I feel bad for bro!!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) June 23, 2025
🙏🏽🙏🏽 up for Hali!!! Praying he’s alright 🥺
— Grant Williams (@Grant2Will) June 23, 2025
Ty 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Josh Hart (@joshhart) june 23, 2025
Omg!
— De’Aaron Fox (@swipathefox) June 23, 2025
Damn man smh 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Vince Carter (@mrvincecarter15) June 23, 2025
Sickening… Sending Prayers @TyHaliburton22 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Maxx Crosby (@CrosbyMaxx) June 23, 2025
:pray::skin-tone-5: @TyHaliburton22
— Jonathan Taylor (@JayT23) June 23,2025
Aww man prayers for Halliburton man. Never want to see any player get hurt.
— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) June 23, 2025
Prayers Brother @TyHaliburton22 🤞🏾🌪️
— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) June 23, 2025
What’s next
The severity of Haliburton’s injury is not yet known.Further evaluation will determine the extent of the injury and the timeline for his recovery. The Pacers’ chances in the NBA Finals may hinge on his availability.