According to Indianapolis attorney, Richard D. Tinkham, the nickname “Pacers” was decided on through a collective decision of the original investors. Since one of the original ideas for the team was to have it playing throughout the state with its base in Indianapolis, the official team name became the Indiana Pacers.
What does Pacers stand for?
Acronym Definition
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PACERS Program for the Academic and Cultural Enhancement of Rural Schools (Alabama small school cooperative)
Why are they called the Indiana Fever?
Fever The name captures the spirit and imagination of Indiana basketball. Named associated with the NBA Indiana Pacers.
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Are Pacers good?
In 2019-20, after some roster turnover, the Pacers still were strong on that end of the floor — they finished that season sixth in defensive rating and gave up 107.5 points per 100 possessions. There's a reason Indiana was top-six in defensive rating in each of the prior two seasons.Jun 5, 2021
What are the Pacers record?
NBA Regular Season
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2019-20 Pacers 45-28
2018-19 Pacers 48-34
2017-18 Pacers 48-34
2016-17 Pacers 42-40
Are the Pacers a good team?
According to the most simplistic numbers — points scored and points allowed — the Pacers are the definition of average. They score 107.4 points per game, good for 15th out of 30 teams. They allow 106.4, also good for 15th. FiveThirtyEight projects the Pacers to finishDec 2, 2021
What are the Pacers ranked?
4th Place, Central (18-33)
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Record 18-33
Who is the best pacer of all time?
- 8) Chuck Person.
- 7) Rik Smits.
- 6) Jermaine O'Neal.
- 5) Freddie Lewis.
- 4) Roger Brown.
- 3) George McGinnis.
- 2) Mel Daniels. Daniels was one of the greatest players in ABA history and helped the Pacers be a dominant team.
- 1). Reggie Miller.
Are the Pacers still a team?
Indiana Pacers
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Arena
Who Wore 5 for the Pacers?
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1996–2000
2000–2008