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will not return to Game 7 of the NBA Finals

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a “right lower leg injury” and , according to the Pacers.

Haliburton suffered a strained calf on the same leg in Game 5, casting doubt on his availability ahead of Game 6, where he appeared at times slowed by the injury.

WARNING: Video of the Game 7 injury follows. While not graphic, it shows a non-contact injury that resulted from Haliburton pushing off attempting to drive.

While there is no official diagnosis yet, the injury appears at first glance similar to the eventual Achilles tear suffered by Damian Lillard, in that there was no contact and occurred on an attempted push-off.