Tyrese Haliburton's crash to the floor creates pain and a "what if?" for the Pacers. But all the makings of a champion are there, too.

Indiana Pacers superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon after going to the floor in pain during the first quarter of Sunday night's Game 7 and not returning, the team confirmed Monday. The Achilles tear was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.

The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night’s NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City. The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter.