{
  "id": 13608887,
  "title": "Kelly Oubre impresses in Tyrese Haliburton's place in Pacers preseason game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kelly-oubre-impresses-in-tyrese-haliburtons-place-in-pacers-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:42:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kelly-oubre-impresses-tyrese-haliburtons-014207981.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indiana Pacers lost to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 119-117 during their second preseason game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a mild ankle tweak, did not play due to an MRI that showed no significant issues. Kelly Oubre Jr., who joined the Pacers on a two-year deal, replaced Haliburton in the starting lineup. Oubre played well, scoring 13 points and making three three-pointers. Larry Nance Jr., who missed the first preseason game with a hamstring injury, made his debut in the starting lineup and contributed with six points, five rebounds, and three assists. Jarace Walker, the Pacers' point guard, continued his strong performance with 10 assists, seven rebounds, and 10 points, showcasing his versatility passing ability. Haliburton remained Indiana's main playmaker, but Walker's contributions could provide valuable versatility if he continues his passing performance into the regular season.",
  "summary": "Tyrese Haliburton missed the Pacers' second preseason game but newcomer Kelly Oubre impressed in his place. Larry Nance Jr. gets first action",
  "key_points": [
    "Kelly Oubre Jr. impressed as starting PG in Pacers' preseason loss",
    "Replaced injured Tyrese Haliburton, scored 13 points, made 3 three-pointers",
    "Jarace Walker led Pacers with 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 10 points"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}