The offense of the Indiana Pacers has been historically great at home. They have scored 100+ points in a whopping 105 consecutive home games. The last time the Pacers failed to crack 100 points at home was on December 12, 2022, against the Miami Heat.
Indiana has its sights set on the San Antonio Spurs from December 1978 to March 1981. They hold the NBA record with 106 home games with 100+ points. The Pacers will look to shatter the record with three more home games during the regular season and what they hope is a deep playoff run. Will the Indiana Pacers be able to make NBA history with their offense?
Indiana Pacers Season Summary
On the heels of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, Indiana is the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. A great offensive performance has given them one of the league’s best home records. They have the league’s fifth-best home record at 27-11. Indiana’s offense has been one of the NBA’s best regardless of venue. They are seventh in points scored, third in field goal percentage, and seventh in three-point percentage.
Indiana’s offense has been led by Point Guard Tyrese Haliburton this season. He is fourth in the league in assists and is one of the best playmakers in the NBA. The team’s defense has been the weaker part of its roster this season. They are 17th in points allowed, 25th in opposing field goal percentage, and 11th in opposing three-point percentage. If the Indiana Pacers want to return to the Eastern Conference Finals, it will rest upon their offense to carry the load.
Final Thoughts
Indiana will look to tie the record on Tuesday against the Washington Wizards and break it on Thursday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Indiana’s years of consistently at home is unbelievable. They must not let their foot off the accelerator now on the precipice of NBA history.
