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Players from the Indiana Pacers (yellow and white uniforms) vying against those of the New Jersey Nets (dark blue) during a playoff game, Indianapolis, 2006.
Indiana Pacers
American basketball team
Quick Facts
- Date:
- 1967 - present
- Headquarters:
- Indianapolis
- Areas Of Involvement:
- basketball
- Related People:
- Paul George
- Isiah Thomas
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Indiana Pacers, American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis that plays in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). While playing in the American Basketball Association (ABA), the Pacers won three league championships (1970, 1972, 1973). The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the original members of the ABA, taking the name “Pacers” in honor of Indiana being home to the Indianapolis 500 automobile race and the state’s long history of harness racing. Coached by Bob (“Slick”) Leonard (1968–80), the Pacers lost in the ABA finals in their second season but won the ABA title the ...(100 of 791 words)