Indiana Pacers
2-12nd in the Central
In position
The Indiana Pacers are on pace for 55-27. The model says 42-40, 13 wins worse than pace
42-40
projected finish
53% to make the playoffs
Oct 22 52%53% Oct 27
Updated
Where they stand
Projected final record
42-40
Point-diff wins
52
Games left
79
The Indiana Pacers are 2-1 through 3 games of the 2026-27 NBA season, a 66.7% win rate. That pace extends to a 55-27 finish, about 55 wins. ESPN's Basketball Power Index projects 42-40. Records and standings come from ESPN; playoff odds come from ESPN's Basketball Power Index. How our numbers work
East playoff race
Full race| Seed | Team | W-L | Playoff odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Hawks | 2-1 | 92% |
| 4 | Raptors | 2-1 | 92% |
| 5 | Pacers | 2-1 | 53% |
| 6 | Hornets | 2-1 | 13% |
| Playoff line | |||
| 7 | Wizards | 2-1 | 4%level with the line |
| 8 | Celtics | 1-1 | 99%half a game back |
| 8 | Cavaliers | 1-1 | 85%half a game back |
Seeds follow today's standings; odds follow the model.
What comes next
- vs Philadelphia 76ers (3-1)
- at Miami Heat (0-3)
- vs Brooklyn Nets (0-3)
- vs Atlanta Hawks (2-1)
Last game
W 136-109 at BKN
SunFrequently Asked Questions
How many wins are the Indiana Pacers on pace for in 2026-27?
Through 3 games the Indiana Pacers are 2-1. At that pace they project to finish 55-27 — about 55 wins over the 82-game season.
What is the Indiana Pacers' projected final record?
At their current pace, 55-27 (66.7% win rate), extrapolated from their 2-1 record. ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI) supplies its own projection and the playoff odds shown in the Projected Final Record, in the section under the headline; the two differ when results have run ahead of or behind a team's underlying strength.
Are the Indiana Pacers on pace for a winning season?
Their projected 55 wins is above .500 for the 82-game season, so at their current pace the Indiana Pacers are on track for a winning record. The headline at the top of this page gives their live playoff outlook.
How does PaceToWin project the Indiana Pacers?
PaceToWin takes the Indiana Pacers' current win rate and extends it across the full 82-game NBA season, then layers in point-differential (Pythagorean) expected wins and model-based playoff odds where available. Records and standings come from ESPN; playoff odds come from ESPN's Basketball Power Index. Details: pacetowin.com/methodology.
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