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Pacers Rally Past Pelicans in Season Opener

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The Indiana Pacers opened the 2026–27 season with a 123–120 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans, rallying from a 10-point halftime deficit and taking the lead late in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Haliburton returned after 478 days away from an NBA game and recorded 23 points and 12 assists. Indiana was without starting small forward Aaron Nesmith and backup point guard T.J. McConnell, both sidelined by hamstring strains.

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Walker Kessler made a historic Lakers debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127-105. Luka Doncic led the new-look Lakers with 28 points, while Kessler’s performance matched rare franchise marks set by Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal.

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