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Tyrese Haliburton returns to Oklahoma City as Pacers lose in overtime

The Pacers guard played in Oklahoma City for the first time since tearing his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

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Tyrese Haliburton played in Oklahoma City on Oct. 13, 2026, for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon there in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His Indiana Pacers lost 114–112 to the Thunder in a preseason game that went to overtime, the Indianapolis Star reported.

Haliburton had already returned to preseason play

His return to Oklahoma City followed an Oct. 7 preseason appearance against Minnesota. Haliburton played 16 minutes, scoring seven points and recording six assists in Indiana’s 123–112 win, according to ESPN.

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