During Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tyrese Haliburton appeared to be in top form on the court. There were no signs of discomfort or injury throughout the game. However, concern began to rise following the postgame press conference when Haliburton was seen walking with a noticeable limp.
Before Game 3, ESPN insider Shams Charania shared a new update regarding Haliburton’s health status. According to Charania, the star guard disclosed that he was dealing with a “lower leg thing.”
“He had a lower leg thing. I’m told he has an ankle issue. He’s dealing with soreness in that ankle, and the Pacers have said that it’s a non-issue. He’s not even on the injury report. And for his part, Tyrese Halliburton has downplayed any concern with an injury. He said he’s fine,” Charania said.
Reporting for ESPN NBA Countdown on Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s “lower leg thing” ahead of Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder: pic.twitter.com/emaJf2jqSP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 11, 2025
Despite the speculation, Haliburton himself has brushed off any serious concern. Charania made it clear that Haliburton has been trying to ease fans’ worries.
“He’s good to go publicly and privately, especially with three days in between game two and game three. But he’s got that tape on that leg,” he added.
NBA Fans React With Concern And Humor Regarding Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury Update
News of Haliburton’s “lower leg thing” has sparked mixed reactions across the NBA community, particularly on social media. Fans expressed concern but also couldn’t help but point out the vague and ominous wording.
“Prayer up Tyrese,” one comment read.
Prayer up Tyrese!
— Annoying Beauty (@BeautyAnno58688) June 12, 2025
“Not this again… he’s about to go off,” one supporter wrote.
Not this again… he’s about to go off
— KBokc (@BreezyBrianOKC) June 11, 2025
“”First Tatum now Halliburton,” one fan added.
First Tatum now Halliburton
— paid (@Paidth3plugPaid) June 11, 2025
“That’s scary for Indy ngl anytime it’s a ‘thing’ I’d be worried,” one fan commented.
That’s scary for Indy ngl anytime it’s a ‘thing’ I’d be worried
— CELTICS ☘️ BANNER 19 (@BiggLynch) June 12, 2025
Another fan joked, “The scariest of injuries, a ‘thing.’”
the scariest of injuries, a “thing”
— PrizePicks (@PrizePicks) June 11, 2025
“Tf is a lower leg thing,” one fan commented.
Tf is a lower leg thing
— WagerKingz (@wagerkingz_) June 11, 2025
All eyes will be on Haliburton’s ankle during Game 3. Whether this “thing” is truly nothing or something more will remain to be seen.
All eyes will be on Haliburton’s ankle during Game 3. Whether this “thing” is truly nothing or something more will remain to be seen.