Haliburton entered Game 7 playing through a right calf strain injury that was suffered earlier in the NBA Finals. The Thunder are undoubtedly happy to be champions, but no one is thrilled about the how they got there in the closing game of the series. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.

Gilgeous-Alexander went head-to-head with Haliburton throughout the series as the two faces of their respective teams. He lamented the injury and delivered kind words to his competitor, who collapsed to the floor midway through the first quarter on an attempted drive.

Tyrese Haliburton took the Indiana Pacers to heights few thought possible this season. The apparent Achilles tendon injury he suffered in the Game 7 loss of the NBA Finals has clouded the team's bright future.