The Pacers reached their peak in the 1990s, winning 3 Eastern Conference championships and 1 NBA championship. Under the leadership of coach Larry Brown and "Big Bird" Larry Bird, the team reached the Eastern Conference Finals for two consecutive years in 1998 and 1999, and won the first Eastern Conference championship in team history in 2000.
In recent years, the Pacers have continued to remain competitive. They re-emerged in the 2010s and entered the playoffs many times. On November 22, 2023, the Pacers staged a scoring battle with the Hawks in the mid-season championship and finally won 157:152. The two sides scored a total of 309 points in four quarters, setting a record in nearly 32 years.
At present, the Pacers have many outstanding players in their lineup. For example, Tyrese Haliburton performed well in the game against the Hawks, contributing 37 points, 16 assists and 9 three-pointers. In addition, the team has reached a long-term contract extension with All-Star forward Pascal Siakam.
The Pacers' home court is located in the Bankers Life Fieldhouse (formerly Conseco Fieldhouse) in Indianapolis, which has witnessed countless classic games and moments. The current head coach is Nate McMillan, who leads the team to look forward to new breakthroughs in the new season.
The Indiana Pacers not only have a glorious history and profound cultural heritage, but also show strong competitiveness and unlimited potential in modern basketball. Whether it is the glorious achievements in history or the current wonderful performance, the Pacers deserve the attention and support of every basketball fan.
