NBA: Pacers Edge Pelicans 123-120 as Haliburton Posts 23 Points and 12 Assists in Return From Achilles Injury
The Indiana Pacers held off the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 in an NBA regular-season game on the night of October 21 in New Orleans. The game marked Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's first official appearance since tearing his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Haliburton finished with 23 points and 12 assists, scoring 13 of his points in the fourth quarter. Pacers forward Pascal Siakam led all scorers with 30 points, Obi Toppin added 20, Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and nine assists, and Ivica Zubac recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds.
For New Orleans, Dejounte Murray had 23 points and seven assists, Zion Williamson scored 22, and Yves Missi added 13 points and 14 rebounds.
(Source: Reuters game recap)
Source: Reuters game recap
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