The New Orleans Pelicans have been searching for ways to make Zion Williamson more dangerous beyond the paint. One game into the Jamahl Mosley era, that work is already producing results. Unfortunately, Williamson and Trey Murphy III were more effective from beyond the arc than inside it during an NBA Opening Night loss to Tyrese […]
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Dusty May saw enough in the Mavericks’ opener to identify both the problems and a few possible solutions. The challenge is making those corrections before Friday’s visit to the Pacers. Dallas lost 128-110 to the Rockets on Wednesday, with a 38-12 second quarter creating a deficit that overwhelmed an otherwise productive night from Cooper Flagg. […]
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A starting lineup spot is both a badge of honor and an invitation for opposing scouting reports to tear your game apart. Jeremiah Fears felt the full weight of that shift in a season-opening loss to Tyrese Haliburton’s Indiana Pacers. However, Dejounte Murray keeps stepping in to ensure the young guard’s confidence stays intact as […]
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The NBA uses its 2025 Finals flop—small‑market showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers and a weak ESPN broadcast—as a catalyst to revamp coverage under new 11‑year media deals with ESPN, NBC and Amazon. Executives say the league’s "celebration and education" strategy will spotlight deeper player narratives, more Xs and Os analysis, and nostalgic elements like NBC’s Roundball Rock alongside Amazon’s tech‑heavy LED court. The goal is to connect fans with today’s stars and elevate the game’s storytelling for the next era.
Trail Blazers Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy about that. Lillard scored 25 points and made six three-pointers in 23 minutes Wednesday as Portland routed the Suns 124-83. It was his first regular-season game since recovering from a […]
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton made his on-court return on Wednesday, and his performance should worry the Boston Celtics.
Tyrese Haliburton makes his first NBA appearance since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals, returning to the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 22, 2026. He fuels a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 23 points and 12 assists. In a tearful post‑game interview with Jeremiah Johnson, Haliburton reflects on the emotional significance of being back after missing the entire 2025‑26 season—a campaign that saw the Pacers win just 19 games. With his health restored and a new trade for Ivica Zubac, Indiana eyes a surprise run in a deep Eastern Conference.
Walking into the arena for his return from an Achilles injury, Indiana Pacers star and WWE fan Tyrese Haliburton paid homage to “The Game,” Triple H, who famously returned from a quad injury in 2002. Trips took notice of the tribute. He responded to the Pacers’ post of Haliburton’s pre-game outfit, which included the same […]
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Tyrese Haliburton records 23 points and 12 assists in an emotional NBA comeback after Achilles surgery.
Tyrese Haliburton recorded 23 points and 12 assists in his first regular-season game since rupturing his right Achilles tendon 16 months ago, helping the Indiana Pacers defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 on Wednesday night. Pascal Siakam scored 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as Indiana rallied from a double-digit deficit to open […]
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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 Pacers star could not hold back his emotions once the game was over. What began […]
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The Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans battled in a seesaw affair in their season opener at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday. The Pacers went on a surge in the fourth quarter and pulled off a come-from-behind win, 123-120. Tyrese Haliburton was terrific in his much-awaited return from his Achilles injury, finishing with 23 […]
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Tyrese Haliburton gets into a heated exchange with the Pelicans' Derik Queen in his first game back in the regular season after 486 days away from NBA action.
The Bulls open the season without starter Nic Claxton, but rookie big Zach Collins returns, limited to 12‑16 minutes. Collins went scoreless in nine minutes of a 135‑92 loss to Toronto, though he pulled down five rebounds and the team outscored the Raptors by seven while he was on the floor. Point guard Josh Giddey disclosed a left‑wrist issue that will need season‑long management. In the Central Division, Detroit’s Javonte Green scored 19 second‑half points in a comeback win, while center Jalen Duren praised the Pistons’ depth. Meanwhile, former Cavs prospect Saliou Niang clears to play for LSU, and Indiana’s Pacers start strong with a 123‑120 win in New Orleans, highlighted by Tyrese Haliburton’s 23 points and 12 assists.
After more than a year away, Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return to the court on Tuesday.
Tyrese Haliburton waited 486 days to play in another NBA game that counted. When it was over, the moment clearly hit him. The Indiana Pacers star returned to regular-season action on Wednesday night, finishing with 23 points and 12 assists as the Pacers rallied for a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie […]
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Welcome back, Tyrese Haliburton.
Tyrese Haliburton finally returns to NBA action as the Pacers open the 2026‑27 season with a 110‑105 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 22, 2026. Haliburton logs a 23‑point, 12‑assist double‑double, highlighted by a thunderous dunk that sparks a late‑run. While his early minutes show lingering rust—brief breathing pauses and missed shots—the veteran’s playmaking stays sharp. The bench, however, struggles: Larry Nance Jr., Quenton Jackson, Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker combine for poor shooting and turnovers, leaving head coach Rick Carlisle scrambling for rotations. Haliburton admits the emotional homecoming brought him to tears after the game.
Tyrese Haliburton is back! Indiana Pacers fans can rejoice as their superstar point guard is back healthy for the start of the 2026-27 season. In the season opener, 468 days after his last game, Hali showcased a “show-and-go” bucket to remind the NBA why he’s so special. Watch his first bucket below: WELCOME BACK TYRESE […]
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The Indiana Pacers open their 2026‑27 season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 8 PM ET, airing on Gulf Coast Sports Network and streaming free on Fubo. Both teams come off preseason action—Indiana lost a 128‑127 overtime thriller to Milwaukee (Pascal Siakam 24 points) while New Orleans beat Washington 107‑106 (Saddiq Bey 19 points). The matchup features stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, promising an exciting debut for the regular season.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will be making his return on Wednesday at the New Orleans Pelicans after missing all of last season with a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers will kick off their new season with a road game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This game will mark the official return of Tyrese Haliburton, who missed all of last year after suffering a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, […]
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The Indiana Pacers are just one season removed from losing the NBA Finals in seven games to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their star point guard, Tyrese Haliburton, suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the first quarter of that Game 7 and was sidelined all of last season. But he’s back now, and if the preseason […]
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