Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, leading the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.
The return marked an emotional moment for Haliburton, who was back on the floor for Indiana after the injury ended his previous season on the NBA’s biggest stage.
With Haliburton back in the lineup, the Pacers opened their season with a hard-fought victory over New Orleans.