Indy's Big Week in Sports

Indianapolis is gearing up for a thrilling week of sports, with multiple events taking place throughout the city. The Pacers are in the midst of their playoff push, with two home games against some of the biggest names in basketball.

"It's going to be an incredible experience for fans," said a spokesperson for the Pacers. "We're expecting high-energy games and electric atmospheres."

March Madness is also in full swing, as Lucas Oil Stadium hosts the Midwest Regional tournament. The Sweet 16 games will take place on Friday, featuring top teams like Purdue and Kentucky.

In addition to basketball, it's state championship weekend for boys high school hoops. The IHSAA finals will showcase the best of the best from around the state, with four games taking place on Saturday.

Here are the key dates to mark down:

• Monday, March 24: Pacers vs. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves (7 p.m.)
• Wednesday, March 26: Pacers vs. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Lakers (7:30 p.m.)
• Friday, March 28: Sweet 16 games at Lucas Oil Stadium (Houston vs. Purdue at approximately 10:09 p.m. and Tennessee vs. Kentucky at 7:39 p.m.)
• Saturday, March 29: IHSAA boys basketball state finals (Clinton Prairie vs. Orleans at 10:30 a.m., Manchester vs. University at approximately 12:45 p.m., South Bend Saint Joseph vs. Crispus Attucks at 6 p.m., Fishers vs. Jeffersonville at approximately 8:15 p.m.)
• Sunday, March 30: Elite Eight game at Lucas Oil Stadium (Time TBA)