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'It means a lot to be back out here': Tyrese Haliburton tears up after starring late in Pacers' win over Pelicans

Tyrese Haliburton returned to the court after a 468‑day absence, posting a 23‑point, 12‑assist double‑double as Indiana rallied to a 123‑120 victory over New Orleans. The Pacers erased a 92‑86 deficit in the fourth quarter, with Haliburton scoring eight of the team’s ten points in a 90‑second burst to close the gap.

Pascal Siakam contributed 30 points, including 12 in the final period, helping fuel the comeback and securing the win in the Pacers’ season opener, their first game since Haliburton’s Achilles rupture 16 months earlier.

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