1993–94 Indiana Pacers season
The 1993-94 NBA season was the Pacers' 18th season in the NBA and 27th season as a franchise.[1] The Pacers would undergo several changes as the club traded fan favorite Detlef Schrempf to the Seattle Supersonics for Derrick McKey.[2] They also signed former Lakers guard Byron Scott in December. The Pacers would play .500 ball until April. By winning the final 8 games of the season, the Pacers were able to grab the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference and close out the season with a 47–35 record.
In the playoffs, the Pacers swept the fourth seed Orlando Magic in three straight games for their first playoff series win since joining the NBA. The Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals and upset the top seeded Atlanta Hawks in six games to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers were challenging the heavily favored New York Knicks. The Pacers dropped the first two games in New York. Upon arriving in Indiana, the Pacers were able to win the next two games. In Game 5, Reggie Miller made scored 25 points in the 4th quarter. In the process, Miller mocked Knicks fan Spike Lee.[2] The Pacers returned to Indiana for Game 6 with the opportunity to win the Eastern Conference Title. The Pacers would end up losing Game 6 and were forced to return to Madison Square Garden for Game 7. With the home court advantage, the Knicks would eliminate the Pacers.
Offseason
NBA Draft
Main article:
1993 NBA Draft
Roster
1993–94 Indiana Pacers roster |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | No. | Name | Height | Weight | DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) | From |
1.0 !PG |
12 |
USA ! |
Conner, Lester |
7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
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Oregon State |
4.5 !PF |
33 |
USA ! |
Davis, Antonio |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
215 lb (98 kg) |
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Texas–El Paso |
4.5 !PF |
32 |
USA ! |
Davis, Dale |
7000210820000000000♠6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
230 lb (104 kg) |
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Clemson |
1.0 !PG |
10 |
USA ! |
Fleming, Vern |
7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
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Georgia |
6.0 !C |
43 |
USA ! |
Haskin, Scott |
7000210820000000000♠6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
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Oregon State |
3.0 !SF |
9 |
USA ! |
McKey, Derrick |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
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Alabama |
2.0 !SG |
31 |
USA ! |
Miller, Reggie (C) |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
185 lb (84 kg) |
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UCLA |
3.0 !SF |
5 |
USA ! |
Mitchell, Sam |
7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
210 lb (95 kg) |
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Mercer |
3.0 !SF |
23 |
USA ! |
Paddio, Gerald |
7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
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UNLV |
1.0 !PG |
24 |
USA ! |
Richardson, Pooh |
7000185420000000000♠6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
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UCLA |
2.0 !SG |
4 |
USA ! |
Scott, Byron |
7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
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Arizona State |
2.0 !SG |
21 |
USA ! |
Sealy, Malik |
7000203200000000000♠6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
190 lb (86 kg) |
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St. John's |
6.0 !C |
45 |
NED ! |
Smits, Rik |
7000223520000000000♠7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
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Marist |
6.0 !C |
41 |
USA ! |
Thompson, LaSalle |
7000208279999999999♠6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
245 lb (111 kg) |
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Texas |
4.5 !PF |
44 |
USA ! |
Williams, Kenny |
7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
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Elizabeth City State |
1.0 !PG |
3 |
USA ! |
Workman, Haywoode |
7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
180 lb (82 kg) |
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Oral Roberts |
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- Head coach
- Assistant coach(es)
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- (DP) Unsigned draft pick
- (FA) Free agent
- (S) Suspended
- Injured
Roster • Transactions |
Depth chart
Regular season
Schedule
Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Pacers points | Opponents | Record | Streak | Notes |
1 | Fri, Nov 5, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | Loss | 110 | 116 | 0-1 | Loss 1 | |
2 | Sat, Nov 6, 1993 | Detroit Pistons | Loss | 107 | 113 | 0-2 | Loss 2 | |
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Season standings
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Playoffs
East First Round
(4) Orlando Magic vs. (5) Indiana Pacers: Pacers win series 3–0
Last Playoff Meeting: This was the first meeting between the Pacers and Magic.
East Conference Semifinals
(1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Indiana Pacers: Pacers win series 4–2
- Game 1 @ The Omni, Atlanta (May 10): Indiana 96, Atlanta 85
- Game 2 @ The Omni, Atlanta (May 12): Atlanta 92, Indiana 69
- Game 3 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 14): Indiana 101, Atlanta 81
- Game 4 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 15): Indiana 102, Atlanta 86
- Game 5 @ The Omni, Atlanta (May 17): Atlanta 88, Indiana 76
- Game 6 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 19): Indiana 98, Atlanta 79
Last Playoff Meeting: 1987 Eastern Conference First Round (Atlanta won 3–1)
East Conference Finals
(2) New York Knicks vs. (5) Indiana Pacers: Knicks win series 4–3
- Game 1 @ Madison Square Garden, New York City (May 24): New York 100, Indiana 89
- Game 2 @ Madison Square Garden, New York City (May 26): New York 89, Indiana 78
- Game 3 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 28): Indiana 88, New York 68
- Game 4 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 30): Indiana 83, New York 77
- Game 5 @ Madison Square Garden, New York City (June 1): Indiana 93, New York 86
- Game 6 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (June 3): New York 98, Indiana 91
- Game 7 @ Madison Square Garden, New York City (June 5): New York 94, Indiana 90
Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Eastern Conference First Round (New York won 3–1)
Player stats
Season
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BLK |
PTS |
AVG |
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Playoffs
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REB |
AST |
STL |
BLK |
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