Photos: The best moments from Pacers’ win over Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3
IBJ was downtown throughout Wednesday evening and captured action inside and outside of the arena.
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Pacers rally in 4th quarter against Thunder, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
It was the first Indiana home game in the NBA’s title series since 2000.
Caitlin Clark, Reggie Miller, Oscar Robertson among those in crowd for Game 3 of NBA Finals
Plenty of auto racing stars were at the game as well—including Alex Palou, the winner of this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Fans show up for Indiana Pacers’ first home court NBA Finals game in 25 years
With the NBA Finals tied 1-1, Indiana Pacers fans were bracing for a night that could tilt the series—or test their faith.
50+ state employees—including IEDC workers—laid off as Indiana cuts take effect
The Governor’s Office confirmed that agencies under both the education and commerce verticals announced staff reductions on Tuesday. The Indiana State Museum also let go of several employees last week.
Here’s when tickets for the WNBA All-Star fan festival go on sale
The two-day WNBA Live event at the Indiana Convention Center will feature player meet-and-greets and panel discussions.
Pacers, back home in Indiana, have some things to figure out before Game 3 in NBA Finals
If the Pacers don’t take care of their own business at home, starting with Game 3 on Wednesday night, it’ll be advantage Thunder again, just like that.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson sidelined indefinitely with shoulder injury
Richardson will miss next week’s three-day mandatory minicamp. The injury comes as he competes with Daniel Jones—who signed as a free agent in March—for the starting job in Indianapolis.
Caitlin Clark’s quad injury to be reevaluated this weekend
The Indiana Fever have gone 1-2 in the three games that Clark has missed since the injury.
Postseason run by Pacers is boom, baby, for sports-themed bar
Patrick Tamm, CEO of the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association, said the Pacers are boosting business at what could have been a slow time for downtown eateries and bars.
In clash of offensive firepower, defense may determine who wins NBA crown, Pacers or Thunder
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the NBA’s best offenses. But with so much focus on the high-scoring, up-tempo offenses, it’s easy to overlook their defenses.
Bill Murray, Babyface concerts planned for Indiana State Fair
The Hoosier Lottery Free Stage series includes performances by Three Dog Night and Melissa Etheridge as well as a Disney-themed dance party.
Attracting US Olympic Swim Trials back to Indy meant moving another convention, officials say
Local sports tourism officials on Tuesday formally announced the return of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials to Indianapolis, but getting the event back at Lucas Oil Stadium in June 2028 wasn’t without its challenges.
Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history
Indiana will try to exorcise the demons of its decades-long, tough-luck history and actually win the title when the Pacers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals.
Love for the game fuels sports complex development across Indiana
Sports tourism projects have popped up all over the state—from Columbus and Noblesville to Hammond and Newton County. But the recent push to make Indiana a go-to destination for youth sport competitions started, arguably, in Westfield.
Photo gallery: Pacers secure first trip to NBA Finals in 25 years
The Pacers won the Eastern Conference championship on Saturday with a Game 6 win over the New York Knicks before a soldout crowd of more than 17,200–most of whom were decked out in gold.
Entrepreneur conference in Indy offers idea ‘exchange’
Organizers of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress say it offers the state opportunities to showcase its entrepreneurial accomplishments to an international peer group while gleaning new ideas from those peers.
Dental group downsizes plans for 2026 convention in Indianapolis
The American Dental Association has called off its annual SmileCon starting in 2026. The ADA will still conduct its annual meeting in Indianapolis, but with a large reduction in expected attendance.
New York victory squelches Pacers watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
More than 10,000 people claimed free tickets to Thursday night’s watch party, which lacked opportunities for full-throated sports bedlam among Pacers’ faithful.
Pacers heading back to Indy for Game 6 after failing to put away Knicks in New York
The Knicks won on their home floor for the first time in the series and prevented the Pacers from earning the second NBA Finals trip in franchise history. Indiana will try again Saturday night at home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.