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“It Means a Lot”: Tears Stream Down Tyrese Haliburton’s Face in NBA Comeback After Heated Exchange With 21-Year-Old Pelican

Tyrese Haliburton’s return to NBA action was absolute cinema. It had a tense confrontation, a clutch finish, and a victory that both the team and Hali needed badly. But after missing the entire 2025-26 campaign with a torn Achilles, the…

By Shahul Hameed · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:35 AM

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Tyrese Haliburton cried tears of joy following his emotional NBA comeback from a torn Achilles.
Haliburton recorded 23 points and 12 assists to lead the Pacers to a 123-120 win against New Orleans.
The Pacers star received a fourth-quarter technical foul following a heated altercation with Pelicans player Derik Queen.

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Tyrese Haliburton broke down in tears following an emotional return to NBA action, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 123-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles, Haliburton posted 23 points and 12 assists in 34 minutes of play.

The contest featured high drama in the fourth quarter when Haliburton engaged in a heated exchange with Pelicans big man Derik Queen, resulting in a technical foul for Haliburton. The Pacers subsequently closed the game on a 13-3 run to seal the win.

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