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In matches between sides already out of post-season contention, the Chicago Bulls won 119-108 against the Washington Wizards while the Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

We haven’t witnessed a successful trifecta in North American sports since those Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets in successive NBA Finals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

But Lakers center Deandre Ayton, who missed Friday’s win over Pacers with left knee soreness, returned.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Tyrese Maxey sank 32 points plus nine rebounds and eight assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“You a Pacers fan? Colts? You ever ball?”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon