Indiana Pacers Playoffs 2027
The Indiana Pacers are 1-0 (1.000), 7th in the Eastern Conference. If the season ended today they would be the No. 7 seed and play the New York Knicks (No. 8) in the Play-In at home. Next: home to the Dallas Mavericks, Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT on KFAA-TV.
MavericksFri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT · KFAA-TV
Knicks No. 8Winner is the No. 7 seed; loser hosts the 9/10 winner for No. 8Eastern Conference Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Raptors | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 2 |  76ers | 2-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 3 |  Wizards | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 4 |  Pistons | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 5 |  Hawks | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 6 |  Hornets | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 7 | Pacers | 1-0 | 1.000 | – |
| 8 | Knicks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 9 |  Nets | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 10 |  Magic | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 11 |  Celtics | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 12 |  Cavaliers | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 13 |  Bucks | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 14 |  Heat | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
| 15 |  Bulls | 0-1 | .000 | 1 |
1-6 go straight to the first round; 7-10 play the Play-In. Ranked by win percentage, then the NBA tiebreakers; division titles guarantee nothing. Full playoff picture →
Pacers Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | at  Pelicans | W 123-120 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | vs Mavericks | 7:00 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | at Nets | 6:00 PM |
| Mon, Oct 26 | at Bucks | 8:00 PM |
| Wed, Oct 28 | vs 76ers | 7:00 PM |
| Fri, Oct 30 | at Heat | 8:00 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | vs Nets | 5:00 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs Hawks | 7:30 PM |
| Wed, Nov 4 | at  Grizzlies | 8:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Indiana Pacers playoffs page refreshes after every Pacers game: record, conference seed, Play-In or first-round path and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Indiana Pacers playoffs FAQ
Are the Indiana Pacers in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: No. 7 in the East, a Play-In place.
Who would the Indiana Pacers play in the Play-In?
The New York Knicks (No. 8), at home; winner is the No. 7 seed; loser hosts the 9/10 winner for No. 8.
When is the next Pacers game?
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM EDT, home to the Dallas Mavericks, on KFAA-TV.
Does winning the Central matter?
Only as a tiebreaker. NBA seeds go purely by record within the conference, so a division winner can still land in the Play-In.
How do NBA teams make the playoffs?
Seeds 1 to 6 in each conference qualify directly; seeds 7 to 10 play the Play-In Tournament for the last two places.