Tegna's WTHR-TV Indianapolis To Air Select Pacers Games

Tyrese Halliburton (l.) and the Pacers will take on the Philadelphia 76ers on March 14 on WTHR-TV. (Image credit: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS—Tegna-owned NBC affiliate WTHR-TV said it has struck an agreement with Pacers Sports & Entertainment to air five Indiana Pacers NBA games for free over-the-air.

The first NBA game on the list of free OTA broadcasts will feature the Pacers versus the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. on Jan. 10.

“It’s an exciting time for Pacers basketball and we’re thrilled to expand our reach so that more fans can access games, follow the team and stay connected,” PS&E CEO Mel Raines said. “We are incredibly thankful for our long-time partners, WTHR and Tegna, as they continue to help us deliver in-demand content to our growing and diverse fan base.”

The broadcast schedule includes five Pacers games on WTHR:

Jan. 10, 7 p.m., vs. Golden State Warriors
Feb. 8, 4 p.m., at Los Angeles Lakers
March 14, 7 p.m., at Philadelphia 76ers
March 15, 8 p.m., at Milwaukee Bucks
March 19, 7 p.m., vs Dallas Mavericks

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