Overview
- The Pacers said his decision not to travel to Paycom Center was set in advance with no formal reason provided.
- Taylor Rooks reported Haliburton told her he is not ready to go back and wants his next visit to be as an active player.
- This was his first missed road game of the season after consistently traveling and sitting on the bench in street clothes.
- Haliburton is out for the 2025–26 season with a right Achilles tear from Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and is expected to return in 2026–27.
- Indiana, a 15.5-point underdog, defeated Oklahoma City 117–114 behind Andrew Nembhard’s 30 points and 11 assists.