: For Brooklyn, E.J. Liddell provided a bright spot, matching Toppin with 26 points and 10 rebounds of his own. Despite his efforts and 19 points from Ben Saraf , the Nets' offense sputtered, shooting just 37% from the field as their two-game winning streak came to a crashing halt.
The Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets most recently met on April 9, 2026, at the Barclays Center, where the Pacers secured a dominant victory. Fri, Apr 10 Pacers won! The Final Showdown: A Story of Resilient Depth NBA Indiana Pacers Vs Brooklyn Nets
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. : For Brooklyn, E