If you’re a fan of basketball and history, then this Indiana Pacers trivia challenge is for you. Since their foundation in 1967, the Pacers have been a staple of the American basketball scene, first in the American Basketball Association (ABA), and then in the National Basketball Association (NBA) following the ABA–NBA merger.
Known for their fast-paced, aggressive style of play, the Pacers have been home to numerous basketball greats, including Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, and Paul George. But how well do you really know the team’s history, its most iconic moments, or its legendary players?
This trivia challenge will take you from the team’s early days in the ABA, through their NBA success in the 1990s and 2000s, and right up to the present day. Whether you’re a die-hard Pacers fan or just a sports trivia enthusiast, get ready to put your knowledge to the test with this Indiana Pacers trivia quiz.
And if you’re up for more basketball trivia challenges, check out our Houston Rockets quiz and Los Angeles Clippers trivia.
Which of these seasons did the Pacers reach the playoffs?
2021-22
2022-23
2020-21
2019-20
What number uniform does Chris Duarte wear for the Indiana Pacers?
#3
#7
#22
#45
What college retired Reggie Miller’s #31 uniform?
Notre Dame
USC
UCLA
Duke
What was the first season that Buddy Hield joined the Pacers?
2017-18
2011-12
2021-22
2018-19
How many games did the Indiana Pacers win in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
12 Games
35 Games
44 Games
40 Games
What is the name of the Indiana Pacers’ official mascot?
Paulie
Boomer
Flying Phil
Hooter
Which sportscaster played his entire 18-year NBA career for the Indiana Pacers?
Magic Johnson
Walt Frazier
Bill Walton
Reggie Miller
What is the name of the Indiana Pacers dance team?
Pacemates
Post Pace
Indies
Dancing Dimes
The Indiana Pacers made it to their first NBA playoff game in which season?
1980-1981
1997-1998
1986-1987
2005-2006
Who was the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers?
Cory Joseph
Brandon Knight
Kawhi Leonard
Markieff Morris
Which Indiana Pacers legend had to wear leg braces until he was four to correct a birth defect?
Jermaine O’Neal
Jamaal Tinsley
Austin Croshere
Reggie Miller
Which Pacers star broke his leg in August of 2014?
Paul George
Donald Sloan
Luis Scola
Roy Hibbert
How many seasons did Larry Bird coach the Indiana Pacers?
5 Seasons
3 Seasons
7 Seasons
1 Season
How tall is NBA legend Reggie Miller?
6 Foot 6 Inches
6 Foot 7 Inches
6 Foot 3 Inches
6 Foot 9 Inches
Who is the lead assistant coach for the 2022-23 Pacers?
Josh Corbeil
Shawn Windle
Lloyd Pierce
George Hill
How many games was Jermaine O’Neal ultimately suspended for the 2004 Pistons-Pacers brawl?
15
25
0
5
With Dale Davis, Mark Jackson, and Reggie Miller, who started for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers in 1998?
Rik Smits, Chris Mullin
Rik Smits, Antonio Davis
Antonio Davis, Jalen Rose
Lasalle Thompson, Travis Best
How many teams had worse win-loss records than the Pacers in the Eastern Conference for 2022-23?
7 Teams
1 Team
4 Teams
9 Teams
Who is the tallest player listed on the 2022-23 Indiana Pacers roster?
Myles Turner
Isaiah Jackson
James Johnson
Daniel Theis
How many games did the Pacers lose in the 2022-23 season?
47
55
33
13
Who led the Indiana Pacers in points per game in the NBA 2022-23 regular season?
Jordan Nwora
Myles Turner
Jalen Smith
Tyrese Haliburton
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