{
  "id": 15994860,
  "title": "Tyrese Haliburton breaks down in tears after first game since Achilles tear",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/tyrese-haliburton-breaks-down-in-tears-after-first-game-since",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T03:39:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tyrese-haliburton-breaks-down-tears-033941726.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tyrese Haliburton had a tearful moment after his first regular season game since tearing his Achilles in 2025. The Pacers star returned to the court for a preseason game against the Pelicans, which was a day before the 16-month anniversary of his injury during the NBA Finals. Haliburton's emotional response after the win highlights the significance of his return. Despite the Pacers having to regroup on the road, Haliburton was able to contribute significantly with 23 points and 12 assists in the 123-120 victory. Haliburton expressed his gratitude for being back in the game and the opportunities it brings, both in terms of basketball performance and community involvement.",
  "summary": "The Pacers star was feeling every emotion in his first NBA game in nearly 16 months.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "'It means a lot to be back out here': Tyrese Haliburton tears up after starring in Pacers' opening-night win over Pelicans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/it-means-a-lot-to-be-back-out-here-tyrese-haliburton-tears-up-after",
        "published": "2026-10-22T03:54:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}