Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton returns from torn Achilles
The gist
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned from a torn Achilles with 23 points and 12 assists in the opener.
His comeback decides whether Indiana, 19-win last season, climbs back.
How it unfolded
- Jun 22, 2025Haliburton tore his Achilles in the opening minutes of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder; the Thunder won the championship.
- 2025 -26 seasonHaliburton sat out the whole season to recover; the Pacers finished with just 19 wins.
- Oct 13, 2026He played a preseason game against the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.