Tyrese Haliburton aims for strong Pacers start against Pelicans
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:38 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Indiana Pacers, with Tyrese Haliburton back from an Achilles injury, will open their season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Haliburton emphasized the importance of starting strong this year after recent slow seasons. The team faces heightened expectations after narrowly missing out on the championship in 2025, and Haliburton is aware of the competition's improvements across the league. He expressed confidence in the team's goals but acknowledged that achieving a quick start has been a challenge in previous seasons under Coach Rick Carlisle.
- •Haliburton returns for the first regular season game post-injury.
- •Pacers struggled with season openers, starting poorly in recent years.
- •Eastern Conference teams, including the reigning Knicks, have strengthened.
- •Haliburton is motivated by media predictions regarding the Pacers' chances.
- 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton on media predictions for Pacers: 'I got a lot in the bookmarks'
"With Tyrese Haliburton back from injury, the Pacers are focused on a strong start to their year with a new-look NBA around them.
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