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Indiana Pacers

  • Indiana PacersIn 1967, six investors pooled their resources to purchase a franchise in the proposed American Basketball Association. Attorney Richard Tinkham, John DeVoe…
  • Gainbridge FieldhouseThe arena opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena. Ellerbe Becket designed the facility with a distinctive brick and glass facade.
  • Central Division (NBA)The 1949, 50 season marked the birth of the Central Division when the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League.
  • ABA–NBA mergerOn the 18th of June 1970, NBA owners voted 13, 4 to merge with the American Basketball Association. ABA owners unanimously agreed in an 11, 0 vote.