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Tyrese Haliburton ‘looks tremendous’ on return to OKC after devastating NBA Finals injury

Mark Daigneault praised Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers star returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since suffering a devastating Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:45 AM

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Mark Daigneault praised Tyrese Haliburton, stating he 'looks tremendous' following his return from an Achilles tear.
Haliburton scored 24 points in 18 minutes during Indiana's 114-112 overtime preseason loss to the Thunder.
The game marked Haliburton's first appearance in Oklahoma City since suffering his injury in the 2025 Finals.

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Tyrese Haliburton after the Indiana Pacers star returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since suffering an Achilles injury during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton scored 24 points in 18 minutes on Tuesday as Indiana fell 114-112 in an overtime preseason matchup.

Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from the injury. Daigneault commended Haliburton's form and determination following the game, while Indiana now prepares to face the Milwaukee Bucks in their final preseason contest.

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