Why OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tried to console Tyrese Haliburton after injury
With Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton wincing on the floor in pain, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked over to console his opponent.
Haliburton exited Game 7 of the NBA Finals midway through the first quarter after suffering a reported Achilles tendon injury, being helped to the locker room by teammates in the 103-91 loss.
“You just hate to see it in sports in general, but in this moment, my heart dropped for him,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I couldn’t imagine playing the biggest game of my life and something like that happening. It’s not fair. But competition isn’t fair sometimes.”
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Shai made sure to check on Hali after he went down with an injury 👏
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 23, 2025
Brutal end to Tyrese’s incredible playoff run. pic.twitter.com/tzO3K6i9vP
Following the loss, Haliburton was seen on crutches, greeting teammates outside the Pacers locker room.
“I just felt so bad for him,” Gilgeous-Alexander continued. “Just asked if he was OK. Obviously, he wasn’t. Prayers go out to him, for sure. Hell of a player. Future is bright. That team is going to be really good for a long time. Yeah, impressive team, impressive player. Wish him the best of luck.”
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Tyrese Haliburton’s injury:
— Jordan Davis (@thejordancdavis) June 23, 2025
“You just hate to see it in sports in general, but in this moment, my heart dropped for him. I couldn’t imagine playing the biggest game of my life and something like that happening. It’s not fair. But competition isn’t fair… pic.twitter.com/p0cestY8y4
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