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Haliburton returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse as Mavericks beat Pacers 121-105
Tyrese Haliburton played his first home game that counted since tearing his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers lost their home opener to Dallas after falling behind by as many as 37 points.
INDIANAPOLIS — Tyrese Haliburton’s return to the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse drew a loud response from fans Friday, but the Pacers’ home opener ended in a 121-105 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
It was Haliburton’s first home game that counted since he tore his Achilles tendon during the 2025 NBA Finals. Indiana trailed by as many as 37 points before the game finished with a 16-point margin.
The defeat left the Pacers without a win in their home opener, while the Mavericks began the matchup with a road victory.