Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Indiana Pacers' 2026-27 NBA Schedule
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recently expressed his disappointment with the team's limited national TV games in the 2026-27 NBA schedule. The Pacers will open the season against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21, a game that will not be nationally televised.
Haliburton made his feelings known on a recent episode of the Numbers on the Board podcast. He pointed out that he had missed 16 months of basketball due to a torn Achilles tendon and was surprised that his first game back would not be on national TV.
“Name any other person that you compare to my level of a basketball player, wherever you have me ranked, if they tore their Achilles and missed 16 months, do you think that [first game back] would be on national TV?” Haliburton asked rhetorically.
The Pacers have just 11 national television games during the 2026-27 season, but with flex scheduling, it's possible that they could end up with more, if they play like their 2024-25 selves and contend for a title.
Recent Form
The Indiana Pacers are coming off a recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, with a recent form of 1W-0D-3L (LWLL, most recent first). Last result: Indiana Pacers 94-105 Philadelphia 76ers (2026-04-10).
What Comes Next?
The Pacers will look to bounce back from their recent loss and get their season off to a strong start. With a limited number of national TV games, they will need to rely on their home crowd to support them throughout the season.
Why It Matters for Indiana Pacers
The Pacers' limited national TV games could have a significant impact on their ability to attract new fans and increase their revenue. With a strong season, they could potentially end up with more national TV games, which would be a major boost for the team.
Conclusion
The Indiana Pacers will open the 2026-27 season against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21, a game that will not be nationally televised. Tyrese Haliburton expressed his disappointment with the team's limited national TV games, but the team will look to bounce back from their recent loss and get their season off to a strong start.
