Indiana Pacers locked in to games beyond regular season, nearly done with final story-filled road trip of season

The Pacers road trip ends Wednesday
Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers
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The Indiana Pacers are nearly done with their final lengthy road trip of the 2023-24 season. They take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, then play five of their last eight games at home.

It has been a successful trip so far. The blue and gold are 3-1, with their only loss coming by five points against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton have been playing well for the blue and gold.

Beyond the stars, there have been many other important stories from the Pacers current road trip. From game strategy to young players having big moments, there was a lot for fans to miss.

Isaiah Jackson shines in Detroit with family in the crowd

Pacers reserve center and Michigan native Isaiah Jackson was in the rotation in a win over the Detroit Pistons. His family was in the crowd to see it, including his grandma for the first time ever. "That's all the motivation I feel like anybody would need," Jackson said of his family watching him play well.

Pacers clinch a spot in at least the Play-In Tournament

When the Brooklyn Nets lost last Thursday, Indiana clinched a top-10 seed in the Eastern Conference. They will play in at least one game beyond the 2023-24 regular season and can secure an even better position with more wins.

Indiana Mad Ants qualify for G League Playoffs

On the same day that the Pacers punched their ticket to more meaningful games beyond the regular season, their G League affiliate team — the Indiana Mad Ants — clinched a 2024 G League Playoff spot.

"I think as far as G League teams are concerned, the group that we have is as good as it gets as far as the people... I'm proud of us," Mad Ants head coach Tom Hankins said.

Indiana beats Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors

The blue and gold went into the Chase Center and took down former MVP Steph Curry and the rest of the Warriors last Friday.

Takeaways from the Pacers win over the Warriors

Between Pascal Siakam's brilliance, defensive success, and Myles Turner's record-breaking night, there were a lot of key takeaways from Indiana's win in Golden State.

Pacers fall to LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers

Indiana conceded 150 points to the Lakers on Sunday and walked away with a loss despite a comeback attempt and 145 points themselves.

Three important notes from the Pacers loss to Anthony Davis and company

Davis had 36 points to guide the Lakers past the blue and gold. That, as well as free throw attempts and another solid Siakam night, was the defining moment from Pacers-Lakers.

Indiana bounces back and beats the Clippers

Just one night after losing to the Lakers, the Pacers were able to beat the Clippers on their home floor. It was a rare win on a back-to-back for the blue and gold.

There are also more episodes of the Locked On Pacers podcast breaking down the Pacers road trip. Indiana is back soon and will hope to build on their recent success.

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Tony East
TONY EAST

Tony East is the Publisher of AllPacers. He has previously written for Forbes Sports, the West Indianapolis Community News, WTHR, and more while hosting the Locked On Pacers podcast.