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Pacers announce 2026-27 NBA season schedule, starting at New Orleans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

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Summary

The Indiana Pacers unveiled their schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season, beginning with a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, October 21. The Pacers, who finished last season with a franchise-worst 19-63 record while star guard Tyrese Haliburton recovered from surgery, aim to bounce back this season. Notable fixtures include an international game against the Denver Nuggets on November 7 in Mexico City and their home opener on October 23 against the Dallas Mavericks. The team will also participate in the Emirates NBA Cup with four games, starting on October 30 against the Miami Heat.

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•Pacers start the season at New Orleans on October 21
•Home opener against the Mavericks on October 23
•International game against the Nuggets in Mexico City on November 7
•Four Emirates NBA Cup games announced
•Team looks to rebound after a 19-63 season.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers release schedule for upcoming 2026-27 NBA season

What they're saying

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Two seasons ago, the Indiana Pacers won 50 games and then reached Game 7 of the NBA Finals before falling to the champion New York Knicks after star guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles tendon. Last season, with Haliburton out while rehabilitating from surgery, the Pacers dropped to 19-63, a franchise worst. Now, Indiana tips off its 2026-27 regular season at New Orleans at 8 ...
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