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Tyrese Haliburton returns from Achilles injury in Pacers season opener

ESPN 22 October 2026 1 min read

โฎ BeforeHaliburton had been out since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
โœ… NowHe played in the Pacers' season-opening win over the Pelicans.

In short

  • Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
  • He made his return in the Pacers' season-opening win over the Pelicans.
  • The Pacers won the game, which ESPN describes as a hard-fought victory.

Why the Good News Desk likes this one

Achilles tears can end careers or take a long time to recover from. Haliburton's return shows a full comeback is possible at the highest level. The win also gave the Pacers a strong start to the season.

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From ESPN

An emotional Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return from the Achilles tear he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, as he lead the Pacers to a gritty season-opening win over the Pelicans.

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