Tyrese Haliburton ‘Shocked’ by Pacers’ Opening Night Matchup After Achilles Injury

Tyrese Haliburton is set to return after missing 16 months with an Achilles tear suffered during the 2025 NBA Finals. But the Pacers star was shocked to see Indiana opening the 2026 season against the Pelicans in New Orleans instead of a marquee opponent or home crowd. Here’s why Haliburton questioned the matchup.