Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The injury, confirmed by an MRI, will require surgery. Haliburton, who played through a calf strain, expressed his disappointment but vowed to return stronger. The typical recovery time for this injury is 8-10 months, potentially sidelining him for the entire next season. This mirrors a similar injury suffered by Kevin Durant in 2019. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists this season.

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