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Watch Tyrese Haliburton get into it with Derik Queen, draw technical in Pacers' season opener
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After getting into a war of words with Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins in the Pacers ' final preseason game, Tyrese Haliburton has found himself in the regular season opener.
Haliburton was given a technical foul with 7:08 to go in the fourth quarter due to something he said to Pelicans big man Derik Queen on the way to the bench for a timeout. The Pacers had scored a basket after Haliburton found Pascal Siakam, who lobbed to Ivica Zubac for a dunk to cut New Orleans' lead to 101-100.
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Haliburton, who had traded words and looks with Queen for multiple possessions, said something to the second-year player that caused Queen to approach the Pacers' sideline. Pacers forward Jalen Slawson and multiple coaches got in between Haliburton and Queen, and several Pelicans players walked from their side of the floor to Indiana's.
Following the timeout, officials reviewed the situation and deemed Haliburton the only player worthy of a technical foul. Trey Murphy III made the free throw for New Orleans.
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) warms up before a game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley against Indiana Pacers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Bennedict Mathurin (24) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Shoes worn by Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) during warm ups before a game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) warms up before a game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (10) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley against Indiana Pacers during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Bennedict Mathurin (24) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) arrives at the stadium before the game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
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Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton photos vs. New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action
Oct 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Shoes worn by Indiana Pacers center Ivica Zubac (40) during warm ups before a game against New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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