The 2025–26 season was a grueling test for both teams. The Pacers faced a "nightmare" year, losing star guard Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles during the previous year's Finals, forcing him to miss the entire current campaign. Brooklyn, meanwhile, was navigating a youth-heavy rebuild with a roster featuring several 2025 draft picks.
By the time the final buzzer sounded, the Pacers had snapped their own three-game skid and proven that even in a season defined by injury and adversity, their system could still overwhelm an opponent. Brooklyn Nets vs Indiana Pacers Mar 22, 2025 Game Summary NBA Indiana Pacers Vs Brooklyn Nets
dominated the glass with 18 points and 14 rebounds. The 2025–26 season was a grueling test for both teams