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Siakam and Haliburton lead the Pacers past the Pelicans, 123-120

Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and Tyrese Haliburton added 23 points and 12 assists in his first regular-season game back.

  • On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-120 in their season opener, led by the return of star point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
  • Haliburton played his first meaningful game in 486 days after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Pascal Siakam led the Pacers in scoring, while center Ivica Zubac added a double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds; the team shot 67% in the fourth quarter.
  • Trailing late, the Pacers rallied behind Haliburton's playmaking as Quentin Jackson hit two free throws with 45.7 seconds remaining, and Zion Williamson missed a final finger roll.
  • On Friday, the Pacers host Milwaukee while the Pelicans visit Utah to continue their respective campaigns.
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Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 in return as Pacers edge Pelicans

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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