Game 7 was one that was supposed to be for the ages; however, things turned sideways for the Pacers as they lost their best player and star guard, Tyrese Haliburton, to an Achilles injury. ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news on Monday.

The Pacers must prepare to be without Tyrese Haliburton for an extended period in 2025-26 after he sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7.

The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed its first NBA in franchise history with a 103–91 Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.