Thunder edge Pacers 114-112 as Haliburton returns to OKC
Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton, sidelined by a severe NBA Finals injury, played his first game back in Oklahoma City, where his side lost a one-point preseason contest.
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What happened
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 114-112 in a preseason game at Paycom Center, their final home preseason game. It was Tyrese Haliburton's first visit to the arena since a devastating injury in the NBA Finals. The Pacers were seeking their second preseason win.
Why it matters
Haliburton was eager to shake off the stigma of the arena and create a new memory there. The Pacers' loss left them still searching for that second preseason victory.
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