Pacers Look to Snap Skid Against Struggling Nets

Indiana and Brooklyn meet in a battle of Eastern Conference cellar dwellers

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:47pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action of a basketball game, with sharp planes of navy, gold, and crimson colors representing the competing teams.Two Eastern Conference bottom-feeders battle it out in a fractured, cubist-inspired illustration capturing the chaotic energy of their matchup.Brooklyn Today

The Indiana Pacers (18-60) will travel to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (19-59) in a matchup of two teams near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers are coming off a loss to the Cavaliers, while the Nets most recently fell to the Wizards. Both teams have struggled mightily this season and will be looking to pick up a rare win.

Why it matters

This game features two of the worst teams in the NBA this season, as the Pacers and Nets have a combined 37 wins between them. While neither squad is likely to make the playoffs, a victory could provide a much-needed morale boost as they look to finish the season strong and build towards next year.

The details

In their last game, the Pacers fell to the Cavaliers 117-108 despite a strong performance from Micah Potter, who had 21 points and 12 rebounds. Indiana struggled from the field, shooting just 38.4% overall and 38.6% from three-point range. The Nets, meanwhile, lost to the Wizards 121-115 in their previous outing. Nolan Traore led the way for Brooklyn with 23 points and 7 assists.

  • The game will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • Tip-off is scheduled for 7:10 PM Eastern Time.

The players

Micah Potter

A key contributor for the Pacers, scoring 21 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in their last game.

Nolan Traore

Led the Nets with 23 points and 7 assists in their most recent contest.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to start winning some games and build some momentum heading into the offseason.”

— Micah Potter, Pacers Forward

“It's been a long, tough season, but we're going to keep fighting until the end and try to finish strong.”

— Nolan Traore, Nets Guard

What’s next

The Pacers and Nets will meet again on April 11th in Indiana, giving both teams another chance to pick up a rare win before the season comes to a close.

The takeaway

With both the Pacers and Nets well out of playoff contention, this game represents an opportunity for two struggling teams to build some positive momentum heading into the offseason. While neither squad has had much success this year, a victory could provide a much-needed morale boost as they look to the future.