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Tyrese Haliburton returns to Iowa State for Pacers preseason win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton returns to Iowa State for Pacers preseason win

Summary

Tyrese Haliburton took the court for the Indiana Pacers on October 7 during a preseason game at Hilton Coliseum, his first appearance at his alma mater since March 2025. Playing 16 minutes, he recorded seven points, six assists, one steal, and two blocks in a 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. This game marked Haliburton's return after recovering from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 season. Haliburton expressed gratitude for the experience and engagement from the home crowd, participating in team traditions and connecting with fans.

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•Haliburton played 16 minutes, scoring seven points and six assists.
•The game was held at Hilton Coliseum, his former college venue.
•This is Haliburton's first game in over a year after an Achilles injury.
•The Pacers won 123-112 against the Timberwolves in preseason action.
•Haliburton previously got married in the summer after a year-long engagement.

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What they're saying

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It had been over a year since Tyrese Haliburton's last appearance at Hilton Coliseum. Plenty happened since, but on Oct. 7 he showed he can still ball.
— Yahoo Sports

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