Emotional Haliburton leads Pacers' gritty win in long-awaited return from Achilles tear

Tyrese Haliburton made his return to the court for the Indiana Pacers after suffering an Achilles tear during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. In an emotional comeback, Haliburton led the Pacers to a season-opening victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The win marked a significant milestone for Haliburton, who had been sidelined since the championship series.