The 5 Most important national TV games on the Pacers schedule

May 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball while New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports / Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

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Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner, Victor Wembanyam

Mar 3, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) battle for position in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports / Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports

4. January 25: Pacers @ Spurs

On average, a Pacers game against the San Antonio Spurs does not mean much. The two teams are in separate conferences and, barring an NBA Cup or NBA Finals matchup, only face each other twice per season. Furthermore, they are on complete opposite sides of their respective conference standings. However, what makes this game important is mainly its location.

Next season, the Pacers and Spurs will go head-to-head for two games in Paris. However, to be direct, the Spurs are not a top team in the NBA at this point. They have unlimited potential and could potentially earn a playoff spot next season, but very few people are expecting them to be in the title picture.

However, the Pacers will have to go to Paris and face Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in his home country. Even if the Spurs are completely winless up to this point of the season, the team will likely have the whole country on their side in this matchup. Furthermore, after Wembanyama's silver medal finish in Paris during the 2024 Olympics, he may have a chip on his shoulder.

If the Pacers can silence Wembanyama and the Spurs in his home country, it could solidify them as a threat in the NBA.

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