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Tyrese Haliburton fights back tears in emotional Pacers return after Achilles tear

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Tyrese Haliburton returned to NBA action after 486 days following an Achilles tear, scoring 23 points and dishing out 12 assists in the Pacers’ 123-120 win over the Pelicans. Emotional during post-game interviews, Haliburton fought back tears as he reflected on the significance of his return to meaningful play since suffering the injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Thunder.

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Tyrese Haliburton, a two-time All-NBA player for the Indiana Pacers, returned to meaningful basketball after 486 days on October 19, 2026, following an Achilles tear during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. In his comeback game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Haliburton scored 23 points and dished out 12 assists as the Pacers won 123-120. Overwhelmed with emotion after the game, Haliburton fought back tears while speaking to Indiana’s broadcast team about how much it meant to be back on the court. The win was particularly significant for Haliburton, who had missed all of last season as the Pacers finished with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 19-63.

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🔮 But before he could give his answer on what this game meant, Haliburton had to fight back tears with his hand and a towel. “It means a lot to be back out here,” Haliburton said as he tried to compose himself.

2026-10-22 · assertive framing · Tyrese Haliburton fights back tears in emotional Pacers return after Achilles tear

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🔮 One day after the Wolverines remained cagey over who would start at quarterback against Indiana this weekend, ON3 reported Tuesday that Tommy Carr will get the nod and Bryce Underwood — the incumbent — will be the backup.

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🔮 Indiana learned that in maybe the most heartbreaking fashion possible on Saturday afternoon.

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🔮 The Broncos might’ve come away with a thrilling win on Thursday, but that didn’t mean their quarterback was beyond reproach.

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🔮 James Cook might be third in the league in rushing, but that doesn’t mean he can abandon his main task for the Bills — holding on to the football.

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🔮 “I, of course, appreciated any chance we might have had there near the end,” Jones told reporters after the game.

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Tyrese Haliburton hadn’t touched the floor in a meaningful basketball game in 486 days. asserted

Haliburton → touch → days

So in the moments after he dropped 23 points and 12 assists for the Pacers on Wednesday night, it was no wonder he was feeling all the emotions. asserted

he → drop → emotions

Haliburton spoke with Indiana’s broadcast after the team’s 123-120 win over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans about what this return to the floor meant and just how exciting it was to be back in a game that counted. asserted

that → speak → game

But before he could give his answer on what this game meant, Haliburton had to fight back tears with his hand and a towel. “It means a lot to be back out here,” Haliburton said as he tried to compose himself. uncertain

he → give → himself

Haliburton suffered a devastating tear of his Achilles during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the eventual champion Thunder after he had been dealing with a right calf strain. asserted

he → suffer → strain

He did not return to action last season as the Pacers finished with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 19-63. asserted

Pacers → return → 19

Haliburton suited up in three preseason games before the opener, but Wednesday’s win marked a true triumph and return for the two-time All-NBA member. asserted

win → suit → member

He played 34 minutes, hit 53.3 percent of his field goal attempts and added two rebounds in Indiana’s first win of the season. asserted

He → play → season

In a long, year-plus rehab, Haliburton finally saw the fruits of his labor play out on the court. asserted

fruits → see → court

“Yeah, a lot — a lot,” Haliburton said when asked if he had thought about his return during the rehab process. “I’m just really thankful to be back out here.” asserted

I → say → process

Tyrese Haliburton fights back tears in emotional Pacers return after Achilles tear

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