Tyrese Haliburton 'felt just like normal' in return to OKC for Pacers-Thunder game

Haliburton last played in Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals , when he tore his right Achilles tendon in the first quarter after draining three 3-pointers in the opening seven minutes. The injury sidelined him for the entire 2025-26 season. When Indiana visited the Thunder in January, Haliburton stayed home, telling Amazon Prime reporter Taylor Rooks he wasn't ready to return yet to OKC. Haliburton recorded 24 points, three assists and two blocks in just 18 minutes during the Pacers' 114-112 overtime loss to the Thunder .