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Paul George (from left), Reggie Miller, Tyrese Haliburton, Jermaine O'Neal
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Paul George of the Indiana Pacers celebrates after making a shot against the Utah Jazz at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 20, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Tyrese Haliburton had a lot to say about his injury.
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25 Nov 2001: Guard Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers passes the ball while Seattle point guard Gary Payton #20 attempts to block during the game against the Seattle Sonics at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics defeated the Pacers 99 -88.Mandatory Credit: Otto Greule/ Getty Images/ Allsport
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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) goes up for a shot Sunday, June 22, 2025, against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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19 Jun 2000: Jalen Rose #5 of the Indiana Pacers with the ball as Glen Rice #41 of the Los Angeles Lakers gaurds him during the NBA Finals Game 6 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Pacers in 116-111.
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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 20: David West #21 of the Indiana Pacers waits for play to begin against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 20, 2013 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pacers defeated the Knicks 103-96 in overtime. (Photo by)
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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) shoots a three point basket Thursday, June 19, 2025, during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Feb 11, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
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Danny Granger (All-Star in 2008-09) is fouled by Paul Pierce. The Pacers hosted the Celtics in an NBA game Sunday 12/7/08 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Mar 11, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Indiana Pacers guard George Hill (7) dribbles the ball against Detroit Pistons guard R.J. Hampton (14) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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Ron Artest #23 of the Indiana Pacers drives around Mark Blount #30 of the Boston Celtics in Game five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at Conseco Fieldhouse on April 29, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana
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Jan 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon (7) drives the basketball while Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) defends in the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Bojan Bogdanovic of the Indiana Pacers works a fast break during action against the Brooklyn Nets, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. Indiana won 132-112.
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Dec 14, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) drives against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Indy's Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson hug on the bench late in the game. The Indiana Pacers host the New Jersey Nets at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN Thursday night, April 27, 2006 for game three in the Pacers' playoff series with the Nets. The series is tied at one game apiece. The Pacers won the game 107-95. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)
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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) reacts to a late second quarter three point basket Sunday, June 22, 2025, during Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reacts to a made basket Sunday, June 22, 2025, against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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Pacers guard Darren Collison (2) drives on Chicago Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison (15) in the first half of their game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018.
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Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) fight for a loose ball Thursday, June 19, 2025, during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Jan 12, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (1) celebrates a go ahead basket by playing the air guitar in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
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Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Troy Murphy fires a jumper in the second half. The Pacers hosted Detroit in NBA action at Conseco Fieldhouse Friday 3/19/10. Rob Goebel/Indianapolis Star. 04/14/2010 - B01 - MAIN - 2ND - THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR
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