# Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton emotional return

> Haliburton tears up after 486-day comeback game.
- Title: Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton emotional return · CBS Sports
- Summary: Haliburton tears up after 486-day comeback game. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned to court after 486 days since his Achilles tear, scoring 23 points in…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-emotional-achilles-injury
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:46:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Haliburton returns after 486 days
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned to court for first time in 486 days after tearing his Achilles tendon in 2025 NBA Finals Game 7.

> It means a lot to be back out here
## Haliburton scores 23 points in win
Haliburton finished with 23 points, 12 assists, two rebounds and a steal in a 123-120 win over Pelicans after trailing by 10 points.
## Haliburton emotional postgame interview
Haliburton broke down during postgame interview with Jeremiah Johnson, saying it means a lot to be back out here.

> It means a lot to be back out here
## Key takeaway

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton returned to court after 486 days since his Achilles tear, scoring 23 points in a 123-120 win over Pelicans.