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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton has emotional reaction to long-awaited return

For the first time since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers had their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, on the floor in a meaningful game.

By Andrew Wright · Yard Barker

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:07 AM

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Tyrese Haliburton returned from a torn Achilles to lead the Indiana Pacers over the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120.
Haliburton recorded 23 points and 12 assists in his first competitive appearance in 486 days.
The point guard had missed the entire 2025-26 season after suffering the injury in the 2025 NBA Finals.

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Tyrese Haliburton returned to the court for the Indiana Pacers after missing the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn Achilles. Playing in his first game since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Haliburton led the Pacers to a 123-120 opening night road victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.

Haliburton recorded a double-double with 23 points and 12 assists across 486 days away from competitive action. Andrew Wright highlights that after finishing 19-63 last season, Indiana is bolstered by Haliburton's return alongside new roster additions Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr.

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