What happened
Tyrese Haliburton returned for Indiana’s first game of 2026-27 after 16 months away, and he scored the late go-ahead basket in New Orleans.
He finished with 23 points and 12 assists in 34 minutes, including 13 fourth-quarter points, as the Pacers rallied past the Pelicans 123-120.
LINEUP CONTEXT
His workload and fourth-quarter role suggest Indiana can lean on him again, but the article does not establish any minute limit or longer-term recovery restriction.
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Original reporting: 'It means a lot to be back out here': Tyrese Haliburton tears up after starring late in Pacers' win over Pelicans — Yahoo Sports ↗