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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael Marot

NBA players seem to tear their Achilles more frequently nowadays. Why is that?

APTOPIX NBA Finals Pacers Thunder Basketball - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Kevin Durant and Tyrese Haliburton entered their respective NBA Finals elimination games with strained right calves.

Each wound up leaving early with torn right Achilles tendons.

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