Pacers Set Franchise Record with 63 Losses

Pistons defeat Pacers 133-121 in season finale

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:47am

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A cubist-style painting featuring sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in navy blue, hunter green, and burnt orange, conceptually representing the fragmented and disappointing end to the Pacers' season.A cubist interpretation of the Pacers' disastrous season finale loss captures the team's struggles through a fragmented, geometric lens.Indianapolis Today

The Indiana Pacers set a franchise record with 63 losses in the 2025-26 NBA season, falling to the first-place Detroit Pistons 133-121 in the regular season finale. Pistons center Paul Reed scored 26 points on a perfect 11-of-11 shooting performance to lead his team to victory.

Why it matters

The Pacers' dismal 19-63 record is the worst in franchise history, marking a new low point for the struggling team as they continue to rebuild and search for a path back to competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.

The details

In the final game of the season, the Pacers were no match for the Pistons, who were led by a dominant performance from center Paul Reed. Reed shot a perfect 11-of-11 from the field, scoring 26 points to pace Detroit to the 133-121 win over Indiana.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The players

Paul Reed

The Detroit Pistons' starting center, who scored 26 points on 11-of-11 shooting in the season finale.

Indiana Pacers

The NBA franchise based in Indianapolis, Indiana that finished the 2025-26 season with a 19-63 record, the worst in team history.

Detroit Pistons

The NBA franchise based in Detroit, Michigan that finished the 2025-26 season in first place in their division.

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The takeaway

The Pacers' dismal season-ending performance underscores the significant challenges the franchise faces as they work to rebuild and return to relevance in the NBA. With a new record for futility, the team and its fans will be hoping for a dramatic turnaround in the seasons to come.