Tyrese Haliburton leads Pacers to Ames, Iowa game against Timberwolves

The Indiana Pacers played a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 7, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Tyrese Haliburton, a former Iowa State player, initiated the idea to host the game at Hilton Coliseum, looking for a sense of closure after his college career. The game followed previous attempts to hold the matchup in Ames, which had to be canceled due to Haliburton's injury. Fans, primarily Iowa State students, attended the game excited to see Haliburton back on the court. Haliburton expressed gratitude to Anthony Edwards for supporting the event.

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