Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Haliburton, who played through a calf strain in the NBA Finals for opportunity to win a championship, is evaluating surgical options, sources told ESPN.
The seriousness of the injury was apparent from the moment the Pacers' star guard -- who had been playing through a strained right calf -- crumpled to the floor without contact as he was attempting to drive to the basket with 4:55 remaining in the opening quarter.
He immediately began slapping the court in frustration and remained on the floor as virtually the entire Pacers team surrounded him.
Said Pacers coach Rick Carlisle: "All of our hearts dropped."
