Haliburton on return to Oklahoma City: 'Wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be'
Tyrese Haliburton on returning to Oklahoma City for first time after Achilles tendon tear: 'I thought I would feel maybe a little more emotion'
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Tyrese Haliburton returned to Oklahoma City for the Pacers' preseason game against the Thunder. Haliburton had torn his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Finals and missed the entire 2025-26 season. When he returned to Oklahoma City in January, he said he wasn't ready to play yet. Haliburton delivered a strong performance against the Thunder, scoring 24 points, dishing out three assists, and securing two blocks in just 18 minutes.
He expressed that the game felt normal, and he was glad to be back on the floor after 16 months of rehabilitation. The Pacers will begin their regular season on October 21 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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