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[Saba Sports News] The Indiana Pacers checked off an unusual accomplishment during Wednesday’s win over the Chicago Bulls.
In the second half of their 129-113 victory, the Pacers deployed a lineup featuring the lowest possible combination of jersey numbers. Bennedict Mathurin (No. 00), Tyrese Haliburton (No. 0), Obi Toppin (No. 1), Andrew Nembhard (No. 2), and Thomas Bryant (No. 3) all shared the court simultaneously.
Indiana’s official X account highlighted the rare feat, which might be a first in NBA history. Since the league only allows single- and double-zero jerseys (no “000”), this lineup represents the lowest numerical combination achievable. Pulling it off requires a specific set of circumstances: all five jersey numbers must be in use on the same team, and the players must fit into a functional lineup.
On a more traditional numbers note, the Pacers have now won four straight games to start 2025, improving to 20-18 and climbing to No. 6 in the Eastern Conference standings. This quirky jersey-number moment also gives them a more lighthearted story to celebrate compared to their previous offbeat headlines.