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Indiana Pacers Playoffs History- How Have The Pacers Fared In Previous Editions of NBA Playoffs?

Let's look at how the Indiana Pacers' playoffs history.

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The Indiana Pacers became a part of the NBA in 1976 after the American Basketball Association’s (ABA) merger. Founded in 1967, the Pacers have won nine division titles. However, they are one of the ten active teams that have not won an NBA Championship alongside the Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, etc.

Their last and the only NBA Finals appearance came in 2000, where they lost 2-4 to the Los Angeles Lakers. In the current edition, the Pacers earned a direct berth to the playoffs after they recorded 50 wins and 32 losses. Seeded fourth in the East, the Pacers faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first-round series. They secured an easy 4-1 win over their rivals to advance to the conference semifinals, where they stunned Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1. In the conference finals, Indiana beat New York Knicks 4-2 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years.

As the Rick Carlisle side is gearing for the most crucial stage of the season, let’s see how their playoffs history looks like.

How Many Times Have Indiana Pacers Been to the NBA Playoffs?

The Indiana Pacers have played a total of 49 seasons in the NBA and have made it to the playoffs 29 times. As stated, the Pacers are one of the ten active NBA teams that haven’t won any title so far. They have made it to the finals only once.

Overall, they have a record of 131-137 in the playoffs. In the last ten seasons, they made it to the playoffs seven times and won three playoff series.

Before the ongoing season, the Pacers made it to the playoffs in 2024, which was their first time in four years.

What Is the Indiana Pacers Win-Loss Record in the NBA Playoffs?

The Indiana Pacers have made it to 29 postseasons out of their 49 seasons in the NBA. Out of those, they have played a total of 52 playoff series, emerging victorious in 23 and losing 29. They have a winning percentage of 44.2.

Here are the four seasons where the Pacers won the most of their playoff games:

Season	Playoff Record
1999-00	13-10
2012-13	11-8
2013-14	10-9
2024-25	12-4*

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When Was Indiana Pacers’ Last Playoff Appearance?

The last time the Pacers made it to the playoffs was in 2025 where they featured as the 4th seed in the East with a season record of 50-32. In the opening round, they were paired against the Milwaukee Bucks, whom they took down easily in a 4-1 win. In the Eastern Conference Semis, they overcame the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1. The Pacers, who were heavy underdogs before the EVF series, pulled off a great comeback and defeated the Knicks 4-2 to secure an NBA Finals berth.

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How Many Finals Have the Indiana Pacers Won?

The Indiana Pacers remain trophy-less in their 49-year-long NBA history. They are of the active teams alongside the Denver Nuggets, the Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors that have only one Finals appearance.

They last appeared in the Finals in 2000, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2. They qualified for the playoffs as the 1st seed in the East with a staggering 56-26 record. In 2025, they will play Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.