Tyrese Haliburton scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and made a key and-one play late to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-120 win over the New Orleans Pelicans in his first game since rupturing his Achilles tendon 16 months ago.
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01Summary
- 01Haliburton finished with 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting and 12 assists in 34 minutes.
- 02He scored 13 points on 4-for-4 shooting in the fourth quarter after missing seven of his first 11 field-goal attempts.
- 03His and-one floater with 1:23 remaining gave the Pacers a three-point lead they held to the final buzzer.
- 04The win was Indiana's first in New Orleans in five years.
- 05Haliburton had not played since Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals due to a ruptured Achilles tendon and a shingles complication.
02Why it matters
Haliburton's return and performance remind readers of the emotional and physical challenges athletes overcome after serious injury, and signal the Pacers' continued reliance on their All-Star point guard for crucial moments.
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