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Tyrese Haliburton returns after 16 months away
Tyrese Haliburton returned to game action for Indiana after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals and missing the entire following season. He scored seven points and had six assists in 16 minutes during a preseason win at Iowa State. Indiana remains cautious about his rhythm and workload, but his return reopens the Pacers’ path back toward contention.
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What matters
- Haliburton said Indiana’s goal remains winning a championship.
- An ankle tweak in his first game did not affect the repaired Achilles, according to an MRI.
Context & caveats
- His preseason appearance does not establish that he is fully recovered or ready for an unrestricted regular-season workload.
Why this made the edition
A significant current NBA injury-return development: Tyrese Haliburton has resumed game action after a 16-month recovery from an Achilles tear, restoring a central player to Indiana’s contention hopes while leaving clear ramp-up questions.
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