Haliburton returns for Pacers opener at Pelicans

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Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

"Excited to be back." 🥹 https://t.co/24AsWwHm0H Via @Pacers on X

What happened: Indiana opens the 2026-27 season on the road in New Orleans. Haliburton enters the opener after a 486-day absence following an Achilles injury.

Why it matters: The point guard role anchors Indiana's offense to start the year. An opening-night return sets the starting backcourt before the early road schedule.

By the numbers: 486 days between Achilles injury and season-opening return.

What to watch: Indiana faces New Orleans to begin the regular season. The opener establishes minutes and starting lineup for the week ahead.

Sources

@pacers 2026-10-21T23:22:17.416832+00:00

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