Overview
The Indiana Pacers carry the basketball torch for a state obsessed with the sport, playing home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis. Long known for physical, defense-first basketball, the Pacers have built a reputation as one of the league's toughest outs even without a modern championship. Their recent run to the 2025 NBA Finals reignited the franchise's fan base statewide.
History & Legacy
Founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association, the Pacers won three ABA championships in 1970, 1972, and 1973 before joining the NBA in the 1976 merger. The team reached the Eastern Conference Finals multiple times in the late 1990s and 2000s behind Reggie Miller. Led by Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana advanced to the 2025 NBA Finals, falling to Oklahoma City in seven games.
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Founded1967
Championships0
Home VenueGainbridge Fieldhouse
RivalsKnicks (1990s), Pistons
Conference Titles7 (ABA: 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1975; NBA: 2000, 2025)
All-Time IconReggie Miller
Retired Numbers30 (McGinnis), 31 (Miller), 34 (Daniels), 35 (Brown)
ColorsNavy blue, gold, white
MascotBoomer
OwnershipHerb Simon (since 1983)