1994–95 Indiana Pacers season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Indiana Pacers 1995 yes 52 30 Central 1 2 Larry Brown Donnie Walsh Herbert Simon Market Square Arena Eastern Conference finals(lost to Magic 3–4) IND WTTV Prime Sports Midwest WNDE The 1994–95 Indiana Pacers season was the 19th season for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association, and their 28th season as a franchise. Indiana Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/ August 7, 2026 Season summary Off-season After appearing in their first Conference Finals last season, the Pacers acquired Mark Jackson from the Los Angeles Clippers, Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: Mark Jackson Acquired by Pacers The New York Times July 1, 1994 https://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/01/sports/pro-basketball-mark-jackson-acquired-by-pacers.html March 17, 2017 Baker Chris This Way Is OK for Pooh: Clippers: Richardson Is Glad to Be Back in Los Angeles After Being Obtained in Trade That Sends Jackson to Pacers Los Angeles Times July 1, 1994 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-01-sp-10698-story.html June 30, 2022 Associated Press Pacers, Clippers Make 5-Player Post-Draft Swap Deseret News July 1, 1994 https://www.deseret.com/1994/7/1/19117603/pacers-clippers-make-5-player-post-draft-swap June 21, 2023 and signed free agent Duane Ferrell during the off-season. Eastern Conference The Washington Post November 4, 1994 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1994/11/04/eastern-conference/6a9f6bcb-fb82-4243-8284-36f7dc0be7ea/ September 22, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Jackson, the Pacers got off to a solid 14–6 start to the regular season, and later on held a 27–19 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 9, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=9&year=1995 July 18, 2022 The team posted a 25–11 record for the remainder of the season, which included a seven-game winning streak in February. The Pacers finished in first place in the Central Division with a 52–30 record, earned the second seed in the Eastern Conference, and won their first Division title since joining the NBA; 1994–95 Indiana Pacers Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1995_games.html June 21, 2021http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/indiana/pacers.html Indiana Pacers (1967-Present) June 17, 2008 September 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100920044120/http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nba/indiana/pacers.html dead the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the sixth consecutive year. Reggie Miller averaged 19.6 points per game, led the Pacers with 195 three-point field goals, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Rik Smits averaged 17.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, and Derrick McKey provided the team with 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. In addition, Dale Davis provided with 10.6 points, 9.4 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, while Jackson contributed 7.6 points, 7.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game. Off the bench, sixth man Byron Scott contributed 10.0 points per game, while second-year forward Antonio Davis averaged 7.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, but only played just 44 games due to a back injury, Bembry Jerry Sitting It Out in Indy The Baltimore Sun January 13, 1995 https://www.baltimoresun.com/1995/01/13/sitting-it-out-in-indy/ January 14, 2022 Wise Mike Coleman Returns, But Nets Can't Stop Pacers and Miller The New York Times February 23, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/23/sports/coleman-returns-but-nets-can-t-stop-pacers-and-miller.html January 29, 2023 Sam Mitchell contributed 6.5 points per game, and Haywoode Workman averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 assists per game. 1994–95 Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1995.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, Miller was selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team; it was his second All-Star appearance, and his first since 1990. Cotton Anthony New-Age NBA Reaches for the Stars The Washington Post February 12, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/02/12/new-age-nba-reaches-for-the-stars/d15a11d4-7755-43a8-b889-b17b766093cc/ January 2, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1995 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1995 May 17, 2023 1995 NBA All-Star Game: West 139, East 112 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1995.html November 28, 2021 In addition, Miller also participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the fourth time. Basketball The Tuscaloosa News February 11, 1995 2C https://books.google.com/books?id=2TodAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA9&dq=1995+nba+slam+dunk+contest+long+distance+shootout&article_id=5801,3069932&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiZrZDPvOCPAxWVlokEHYslNY8Q6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=1995%20nba%20slam%20dunk%20contest%20long%20distance%20shootout&f=false September 18, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 18, 2025 Smits finished tied in ninth place in Most Improved Player voting, Most Improved Player The Telegraph-Herald May 11, 1995 2B https://books.google.com/books?id=fXNjAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+nba+most+improved+barros+perry+burrell+muresan+houston&pg=PA16&article_id=5387,2721138 May 14, 2025 1994–95 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1995.html May 14, 2025 while McKey finished tied in sixth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, NBA Defensive Player Voting The Gadsden Times May 1, 1995 B4 https://books.google.com/books?id=J7kfAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+nba+defensive+player+votes+mutombo+pippen+olajuwon+robinson+rodman&pg=PA16&article_id=7120,124051 May 14, 2025 and Scott finished in sixth place in Sixth Man of the Year voting. NBA Sixth Man Voting The Albany Herald May 9, 1995 2D https://books.google.com/books?id=metEAAAAIBAJ&dq=1995+nba+sixth+man+votes+mason+curry+person+mcmillan+scott&pg=PA13&article_id=6096,1659317 May 14, 2025 The Pacers finished 16th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 654,428 at the Market Square Arena during the regular season. 1994–95 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1995.html January 22, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1995 NBA playoffs, and for the second consecutive year, the Pacers faced off against the 7th–seeded Atlanta Hawks, a team that featured All-Star guard Mookie Blaylock, Steve Smith and Stacey Augmon. The Pacers won the first two games over the Hawks at home at the Market Square Arena, before winning Game 3 on the road, 105–89 at the Omni Coliseum to win the series in a three-game sweep. Associated Press 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Suns, Spurs and Pacers Make It a Sweeps Night The New York Times May 3, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/03/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-suns-spurs-and-pacers-make-it-a-sweeps-night.html May 26, 2022 Associated Press Spurs, Suns, Pacers Complete Sweeps Deseret News May 3, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/5/3/19173193/spurs-suns-pacers-complete-sweeps November 25, 2022 1995 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Hawks vs. Pacers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-hawks-vs-pacers.html February 5, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, and for the third consecutive year, the Pacers faced off against the 3rd–seeded New York Knicks, who were led by All-Star center Patrick Ewing, All-Star guard John Starks, and Sixth Man of the Year, Anthony Mason. Despite the Pacers winning the Central Division title, the Knicks had home-court advantage in the series since they finished with a better regular-season record. In Game 1 at Madison Square Garden, the Pacers were down by six points with 16.4 seconds left; Miller would single-handedly stun the Knicks by nailing a three-point shot, and then stealing the inbounds pass and tying the game with another three-pointer. Knicks fan and film director Spike Lee was just a few feet away. Miller would add two free throws and give the Pacers a legendary comeback win, 107–105. Smith Timothy W. 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Pacers Stunned by Knick Errors The New York Times May 8, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/08/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-pacers-stunned-by-knick-errors.html January 14, 2022 Associated Press Miller Knocks Out Knicks, Rubs It in: NBA Playoffs: He Scores Eight Points in Nine Seconds as Pacers Close Strongly to Win, 107-105 Los Angeles Times May 8, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-08-sp-63679-story.html May 26, 2022 1995 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, May 7, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505070NYK.html June 7, 2026 The Pacers then lost Game 2 to the Knicks, 96–77, as the series moved to the Market Square Arena; 1995 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2: Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks Box Score, May 9, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199505090NYK.html June 7, 2026 after four games, the Pacers took a 3–1 series lead. Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Now It's Knicks Who Need Incredible Comeback The New York Times May 14, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/14/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-now-it-s-knicks-who-need-incredible-comeback.html July 27, 2017 Associated Press NBA Playoffs: Inside, Outside, Smits Leads Pacers' Victory: Eastern Conference: He Scores 25 Points as Indiana Beats the Knicks, 98-84, to Take a 3-1 Lead in the Series Los Angeles Times May 14, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-14-sp-481-story.html October 8, 2022 Associated Press Revenge a Reality? Pacers Punish Knicks Deseret News May 14, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/5/14/19175242/revenge-a-reality-pacers-punish-knicks February 25, 2023 However, the Knicks managed to win the next two games to force a Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. The Pacers won Game 7 over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 97–95, as Ewing's last-second shot did not go in the basket; the Pacers defeated the Knicks in a hard-fought seven-game series. Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: The Knicks' Quest for Glory Bounces Off the Back of the Rim The New York Times May 22, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/22/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-the-knicks-quest-for-glory-bounces-off-the-back-of-the-rim.html July 25, 2021 Adande J.A. Pacers' Next Trick: Making Shaq Vanish The Washington Post May 23, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/05/23/pacers-next-trick-making-shaq-vanish/5f6bbd53-0783-4b9a-8c8c-5ca32dc06961/ June 6, 2022 1995 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Pacers vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-pacers-vs-knicks.html February 5, 2023 In their second appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals, and also for the second consecutive year, the Pacers faced off against the top–seeded, and Atlantic Division champion Orlando Magic, who were led by the All-Star trio of Shaquille O'Neal, second-year star Penny Hardaway, and Horace Grant. The Magic took a 3–2 series lead, but the Pacers managed to win Game 6 at the Market Square Arena, 123–96 to even the series. Wise Mike  1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: All Net, All Even; The Pacers Bury Magic  The New York Times  June 3, 1995  https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/03/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-all-net-all-even-the-pacers-bury-magic.html June 9, 2026 Heisler Mark  NBA Playoffs: A Magic Time for Miller, 123-96: East: He Scores 20 Points in First Quarter as Pacers Put the Game Away by Halftime. Series Is Even, 3-3  Los Angeles Times  June 3, 1995  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-03-sp-9083-story.html June 9, 2026 1995 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6: Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers Box Score, June 2, 1995 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199506020IND.html June 7, 2026 However, the Pacers lost Game 7 to the Magic on the road, 105–81 at the Orlando Arena, thus losing in a hard-fought seven-game series; the home team won every game in this series. Wise Mike 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Do You Believe in the Magic? The Indiana Pacers Do The New York Times June 5, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/05/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-do-you-believe-in-the-magic-the-indiana-pacers-do.html July 3, 2021 Adande J.A. Magic Walks Over Pacers, Reaches the Final Step The Washington Post June 5, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/06/05/magic-walks-over-pacers-reaches-the-final-step/9daa1442-d9e7-48ca-bd43-83f58280f963/ June 6, 2022 1995 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Pacers vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-eastern-conference-finals-pacers-vs-magic.html February 5, 2023 The Magic would advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history, but would lose to the 6th–seeded, and defending NBA champion Houston Rockets in a four-game sweep in the 1995 NBA Finals. Brown Clifton 1995 N.B.A. Playoffs: Rockets Sweep to 2d Straight Championship The New York Times June 15, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/15/sports/1995-nba-playoffs-rockets-sweep-to-2d-straight-championship.html June 26, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Finals: Two-Ring Circus Hits Houston: Pro Basketball: Olajuwon (Who Else?) Is MVP Again After Leading Rockets to Sweep of Magic Los Angeles Times June 15, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-15-sp-13326-story.html June 26, 2022 1995 NBA Finals: Rockets vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1995-nba-finals-rockets-vs-magic.html February 5, 2023 The Pacers were familiar with their opponents during the postseason, as they faced off against the same teams that they played against in last year's playoffs, the Hawks, Knicks and Magic, but this time in different order. Aftermath Following the season, Scott was left unprotected in the 1995 NBA expansion draft, where he was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies expansion team, Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Anthony Is No. 2 of the Secaucus 27 The New York Times June 25, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/sports/pro-basketball-anthony-is-no-2-of-the-secaucus-27.html October 5, 2022 Heisler Mark Armstrong Becomes Top Expansion Pick: NBA: Raptors Take Guard from Bulls. Massenburg Also Headed to Toronto, While Lakers Lose Harvey to Vancouver Los Angeles Times June 25, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-25-sp-17060-story.html December 20, 2022 1995 NBA Expansion Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995_expansion.html July 8, 2023 while long-time Pacers guard Vern Fleming signed as a free agent with the New Jersey Nets, Pro Basketball: Nets Sign Fleming and Mahorn The New York Times October 10, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/10/sports/pro-basketball-nets-sign-fleming-and-mahorn.html October 12, 2021 Pro Basketball: Fleming Signs with Nets The New York Times October 11, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/11/sports/pro-basketball-fleming-signs-with-nets.html November 18, 2022 Mitchell re-signed with his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Staff and Wire Reports NBA Locks Out Refs After Pledge Rejected Los Angeles Times September 30, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-09-30-sp-51685-story.html January 30, 2023 NBA Off-Season Transactions United Press International October 5, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/10/05/NBA-Off-Season-Transactions/6462812865600/ June 30, 2022 and LaSalle Thompson was released to free agency. Offseason NBA draft 1994 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 15 Eric Piatkowski SG United States Nebraska 2 41 William Njoku PF /Canada St. Mary's (Canada) 2 44 Damon Bailey PG United States Indiana Roster Indiana Pacers 1994–95 #1D1E4B #FFFFFF #FFD300 #1D1E4B 33 Antonio Davis F/C 6 9 215 1968–10–31 UTEP 32 Dale Davis basketball F/C 6 11 230 1969–03–25 Clemson 27 Duane Ferrell F 6 7 209 1965–02–28 Georgia Tech 10 Vern Fleming G 6 5 185 1962–02–04 Georgia 43 Scott Haskin F 6 11 250 1970–09–19 Oregon State IN 13 Mark Jackson basketball G 6 1 180 1965–04–01 St. John's 54 Greg Kite C 6 11 250 1961–08–05 BYU 9 Derrick McKey F 6 9 205 1966–10–10 Alabama 31 Reggie Miller G 6 7 185 1965–08–24 UCLA 5 Sam Mitchell basketball F 6 6 210 1963–09–02 Mercer 4 Byron Scott G 6 3 195 1961–03–28 Arizona State 45 Rik Smits C 7 4 250 1966–08–23 Marist 41 LaSalle Thompson C 6 10 245 1961–06–23 Texas 3 Haywoode Workman G 6 2 180 1966–01–23 Oral Roberts Larry Brown Gar Heard George Irvine Billy King (IN) Inactive https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1995.html Roster notes Point guard Damon Bailey was on the injured reserve list due to knee injuries, missed the entire regular season, and never played for the Pacers. Center Scott Haskin was on the injured reserve list due to a back injury, and missed the entire regular season. Regular season Season standings IND IND 1994–95 NBA season Summary - Basketball-Reference.com Game log Regular season Indiana Pacers 1995 #000080 #FFD700 Total: 52–30 (home: 33–8; road: 19–22) Indiana Pacers November yes #FFD700 #000080 4 1 3 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | November 4, 1994 | @ Atlanta | W 94–92 | | | | The Omni | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | November 5, 1994 | Boston | W 112–103 | | | | Market Square Arena | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | November 9, 19946:00p.m. EST | Houston | L 104–109 | Miller (25) | D. Davis (14) | Jackson (9) | Market Square Arena15,258 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | November 10, 1994 | @ Detroit | L 110–112 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | November 12, 1994 | @ Cleveland | W 93–86 | | | | Gund Arena | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | November 15, 1994 | @ Milwaukee | L 81–82 | | | | Bradley Center | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 7 | November 18, 1994 | Seattle | W 94–87 | | | | Market Square Arena | 4–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 8 | November 19, 1994 | @ Charlotte | W 102–89 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 5–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 9 | November 24, 1994 | Golden State | W 123–96 | | | | Market Square Arena | 6–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 10 | November 25, 1994 | Milwaukee | W 111–106 | | | | Market Square Arena | 7–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 11 | November 27, 1994 | @ Portland | L 89–99 | | | | Memorial Coliseum | 7–4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 12 | November 28, 1994 | @ Seattle | L 99–118 | | | | Tacoma Dome | 7–5 Indiana Pacers December #FFD700 #000080 6 0 4 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 13 | December 1, 1994 | @ L.A. Clippers | W 93–84 | | | | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena | 8–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 14 | December 3, 1994 | @ Golden State | W 118–107 | | | | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 9–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 15 | December 6, 1994 | Detroit | W 90–83 | | | | Market Square Arena | 10–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 16 | December 9, 1994 | @ Philadelphia | W 94–88 | | | | CoreStates Spectrum | 11–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 17 | December 10, 1994 | Miami | W 117–103 | | | | Market Square Arena | 12–5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 18 | December 13, 1994 | @ Cleveland | L 83–90 | | | | Gund Arena | 12–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 19 | December 14, 1994 | Atlanta | W 81–79 | | | | Market Square Arena | 13–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 20 | December 16, 1994 | Charlotte | W 93–91 | | | | Market Square Arena | 14–6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 21 | December 20, 1994 | @ Charlotte | L 95–99 | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 14–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 | December 21, 1994 | Chicago | W 107–99 | | | | Market Square Arena | 15–7 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 23 | December 23, 1994 | @ Chicago | L 92–116 | | | | United Center | 15–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 24 | December 27, 1994 | @ Denver | W 95–91 | | | | McNichols Sports Arena | 16–8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 25 | December 28, 1994 | @ Utah | L 95–117 | | | | Delta Center | 16–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 26 | December 30, 1994 | New Jersey | W 96–79 | | | | Market Square Arena | 17–9 Indiana Pacers January #FFD700 #000080 5 3 2 5 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 27 | January 3, 1995 | @ New Jersey | L 103–114 | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 17–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 28 | January 4, 1995 | Washington | W 94–90 | | | | Market Square Arena | 18–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 29 | January 6, 1995 | @ Dallas | L 92–103 | | | | Reunion Arena | 18–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 30 | January 7, 19958:30p.m. EST | @ Houston | W 88–83 | Miller (23) | D. Davis (12) | Jackson (8) | The Summit16,611 | 19–11 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 31 | January 10, 1995 | @ New York | L 105–117 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 19–12 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 32 | January 11, 1995 | @ Boston | L 97–100 | | | | Boston Garden | 19–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 33 | January 13, 1995 | @ Washington | W 113–99 | | | | Capital Centre | 20–13 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 34 | January 14, 1995 | Milwaukee | L 95–97 | | | | Market Square Arena | 20–14 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 35 | January 16, 1995 | Utah | L 98–99 (OT) | | | | Market Square Arena | 20–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 36 | January 18, 1995 | L.A. Lakers | W 106–105 | | | | Market Square Arena | 21–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 37 | January 20, 1995 | Atlanta | W 99–89 | | | | Market Square Arena | 22–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 38 | January 22, 19952:30p.m. EST | San Antonio | W 98–93 | Smits (16) | D. Davis (11) | Jackson (7) | Market Square Arena16,672 | 23–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 39 | January 24, 1995 | @ Miami | L 96–107 | | | | Miami Arena | 23–16 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 40 | January 26, 1995 | Phoenix | L 86–92 | | | | Market Square Arena | 23–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 41 | January 28, 1995 | Philadelphia | W 106–103 (OT) | | | | Market Square Arena | 24–17 Indiana Pacers February #FFD700 #000080 5 1 5 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 42 | February 1, 1995 | Cleveland | W 101–82 | | | | Market Square Arena | 25–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 43 | February 3, 19957:30p.m. EST | Orlando | W 118–106 | Smits (27) | Smits (10) | Miller (5) | Market Square Arena16,749 | 26–17 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 44 | February 4, 1995 | @ Cleveland | L 73–82 | | | | Gund Arena | 26–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 45 | February 7, 1995 | @ Charlotte | W 95–92 (OT) | | | | Charlotte Coliseum | 27–18 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 46 | February 8, 1995 | New York | L 77–96 | | | | Market Square Arena | 27–19 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 47 | February 14, 19957:30p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 92–111 | Smits (20) | Smits (8) | Jackson (6) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 27–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 48 | February 15, 1995 | Detroit | W 114–88 | | | | Market Square Arena | 28–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 49 | February 17, 1995 | @ Minnesota | W 110–78 | | | | Target Center | 29–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 50 | February 19, 1995 | Miami | W 106–87 | | | | Market Square Arena | 30–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 51 | February 22, 1995 | @ New Jersey | W 113–94 | | | | Brendan Byrne Arena | 31–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 52 | February 24, 1995 | @ Milwaukee | W 98–86 | | | | Bradley Center | 32–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 53 | February 26, 1995 | Dallas | W 100–92 | | | | Market Square Arena | 33–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 54 | February 27, 1995 | @ Boston | W 108–97 | | | | Boston Garden | 34–20 Indiana Pacers March #FFD700 #000080 7 2 4 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 55 | March 1, 1995 | @ Detroit | L 79–92 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 34–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 56 | March 3, 1995 | @ Washington | L 106–111 | | | | Capital Centre | 34–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 57 | March 4, 1995 | Boston | L 101–107 | | | | Market Square Arena | 34–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 58 | March 7, 19958:30p.m. EST | @ San Antonio | W 117–100 | Smits (35) | Smits (10) | Jackson (6) | Alamodome17,665 | 35–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 59 | March 9, 1995 | @ Sacramento | W 109–94 | | | | ARCO Arena | 36–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 60 | March 10, 1995 | @ Phoenix | W 112–97 | | | | America West Arena | 37–23 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 61 | March 13, 1995 | @ L.A. Lakers | L 91–93 | | | | Great Western Forum | 37–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 62 | March 15, 1995 | Milwaukee | W 117–108 | | | | Market Square Arena | 38–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 63 | March 17, 19957:30p.m. EST | Orlando | W 107–97 | Smits (21) | Smits (11) | Jackson (11) | Market Square Arena16,706 | 39–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 64 | March 19, 1995 | Chicago | W 103–96 (OT) | | | | Market Square Arena | 40–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 65 | March 21, 1995 | @ Miami | L 95–97 | | | | Miami Arena | 40–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 66 | March 22, 1995 | L.A. Clippers | W 107–103 | | | | Market Square Arena | 41–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 67 | March 24, 1995 | Sacramento | W 103–96 | | | | Market Square Arena | 42–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 68 | March 25, 1995 | @ Philadelphia | W 84–75 | | | | CoreStates Spectrum | 43–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 69 | March 27, 1995 | New Jersey | W 98–87 | | | | Market Square Arena | 44–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 70 | March 29, 1995 | Cleveland | W 107–96 | | | | Market Square Arena | 45–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 71 | March 31, 1995 | Denver | L 92–107 | | | | Market Square Arena | 45–26 Indiana Pacers April #FFD700 #000080 6 1 1 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 72 | April 2, 1995 | Portland | W 104–93 | | | | Market Square Arena | 46–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 73 | April 4, 1995 | @ New York | W 94–90 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 47–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 74 | April 5, 1995 | Washington | W 102–90 | | | | Market Square Arena | 48–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 75 | April 7, 1995 | @ Atlanta | L 90–102 | | | | The Omni | 48–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 76 | April 9, 1995 | Charlotte | W 97–68 | | | | Market Square Arena | 49–27 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 77 | April 11, 1995 | @ Chicago | L 89–96 | | | | United Center | 49–28 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 78 | April 14, 1995 | New York | L 84–88 | | | | Market Square Arena | 49–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 79 | April 16, 1995 | Minnesota | W 114–75 | | | | Market Square Arena | 50–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 80 | April 19, 1995 | Philadelphia | W 103–91 | | | | Market Square Arena | 51–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 81 | April 21, 19957:00p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 86–110 | Miller (14) | D. Davis, Mitchell (9) | Jackson (8) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 51–30 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 82 | April 23, 1995 | Atlanta | W 103–87 | | | | Market Square Arena | 52–30 IND 1995 Playoffs Indiana Pacers 1995 yes #000080 #FFD700 Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference First Round no yes yes #FFD700 #000080 2 0 1 0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 27, 1995 | Atlanta | W 90–82 | Miller (24) | McKey (9) | Jackson (9) | Market Square Arena16,445 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | April 29, 1995 | Atlanta | W 105–97 | Miller (39) | Smits (11) | Jackson (7) | Market Square Arena16,692 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 2, 1995 | @ Atlanta | W 105–89 | Miller (32) | Smits (14) | Jackson (7) | The Omni12,106 | 3–0 |- Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference semifinals no yes #FFD700 #000080 2 1 2 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 7, 1995 | @ New York | W 107–105 | Smits (34) | D. Davis (13) | Jackson (7) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 9, 1995 | @ New York | L 77–96 | D. Davis (13) | D. Davis (9) | Jackson,Workman (4) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 11, 1995 | New York | W 97–95 (OT) | Miller (26) | Miller (11) | Jackson (4) | Market Square Arena16,675 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 13, 1995 | New York | W 98–84 | Smits (25) | Smits (11) | Jackson (11) | Market Square Arena16,678 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 17, 1995 | @ New York | L 95–96 | Smits (28) | A. Davis (9) | Miller (6) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | May 19, 1995 | New York | L 82–92 | Smits (21) | A. Davis (8) | McKey (6) | Market Square Arena16,679 | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 7 | May 21, 1995 | @ New York | W 97–95 | Miller (29) | Jackson (8) | Jackson (8) | Madison Square Garden19,763 | 4–3 |- Indiana Pacers Eastern Conference finals no yes #FFD700 #000080 3 0 0 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | May 23, 19957:00p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 101–105 | Miller (26) | D. Davis (8) | Jackson (7) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 25, 19957:00p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 114–119 | Miller (37) | D. Davis (13) | Smits (6) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 27, 19952:30p.m. EST | Orlando | W 105–100 | Miller (26) | A. Davis (10) | Jackson (13) | Market Square Arena16,477 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 29, 19952:30p.m. EST | Orlando | W 94–93 | Miller (23) | Jackson, Smits (7) | Smits (7) | Market Square Arena16,477 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 31, 19958:00p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 106–108 | Miller, McKey (21) | McKey (9) | Jackson (11) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | June 2, 19958:00p.m. EST | Orlando | W 123–96 | Reggie Miller (36) | Smits, D. Davis (10) | Mark Jackson (12) | Market Square Arena16,477 | 3–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 | June 4, 19956:00p.m. EST | @ Orlando | L 81–105 | D. Davis (15) | D. Davis (14) | Jackson (5) | Orlando Arena16,010 | 3–4 |- IND 1995 yes Player statistics Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameMark JacksonPG82 67 2,402 306 616 105 16 624 29.3 3.7 7.5 1.3 .2 7.6Derrick McKeySF 81 81 2,805 394 276 125 49 1,075 34.6 4.9 3.4 1.5 .6 13.3Reggie MillerSG 81 81 2,665 210 242 98 16 1,588 32.9 2.6 3.0 1.2 .2 19.6Sam Mitchell basketballSF 81 12 1,377 243 61 43 20 529 17.0 3.0 .8 .5 .2 6.5Byron ScottPG 80 1 1,528 151 108 61 13 802 19.1 1.9 1.4 .8 .2 10.0Rik SmitsC 78 78 2,381 601 111 40 79 1,400 30.5 7.7 1.4 .5 1.0 17.9Dale Davis basketballPF 74 70 2,346 696 58 72 116 786 31.7 9.4 .8 1.0 1.6 10.6Haywoode WorkmanPG 69 14 1,028 111 194 59 5 292 14.9 1.6 2.8 .9 .1 4.2Duane FerrellSF 56 1 607 88 31 26 6 231 10.8 1.6 .6 .5 .1 4.1Vern FlemingPG 55 1 686 88 109 27 1 251 12.5 1.6 2.0 .5 .0 4.6Antonio DavisPF 44 1 1,030 280 25 19 29 335 23.4 6.4 .6 .4 .7 7.6LaSalle ThompsonC 38 3 453 89 18 18 10 112 11.9 2.3 .5 .5 .3 2.9John Williams basketball, born 1966SF 34 0 402 62 27 10 2 100 11.8 1.8 .8 .3 .1 2.9Greg Kite†C 9 0 61 18 1 0 0 8 6.8 2.0 .1 .0 .0 .9Mark StricklandPF 4 0 9 4 0 0 1 3 2.3 1.0 .0 .0 .3 .8 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Pacers only. Playoffs Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameReggie MillerSG17 17 641 61 36 15 4 434 37.7 3.6 2.1 .9 .2 25.5Derrick McKeySF17 17 592 81 64 17 11 217 34.8 4.8 3.8 1.0 .6 12.8Mark JacksonPG17 17 554 89 122 15 0 168 32.6 5.2 7.2 .9 .0 9.9Rik SmitsC17 17 546 119 34 5 14 341 32.1 7.0 2.0 .3 .8 20.1Dale Davis basketballPF17 17 490 136 6 7 14 135 28.8 8.0 .4 .4 .8 7.9Antonio DavisPF17 0 367 97 7 9 11 101 21.6 5.7 .4 .5 .6 5.9Byron ScottPG17 0 298 25 16 10 1 103 17.5 1.5 .9 .6 .1 6.1Haywoode WorkmanPG17 0 275 28 45 11 0 77 16.2 1.6 2.6 .6 .0 4.5Sam Mitchell basketballSF17 0 223 48 6 3 1 68 13.1 2.8 .4 .2 .1 4.0Duane FerrellSF 10 0 85 11 13 0 2 27 8.5 1.1 1.3 .0 .2 2.7Greg KiteC 8 0 26 7 0 1 0 4 3.3 .9 .0 .1 .0 .5Vern FlemingPG 3 0 8 2 2 0 0 2 2.7 .7 .7 .0 .0 .7 Awards, records, and honors Reggie Miller, NBA All-Star Game Reggie Miller, All-NBA Third Team Derrick McKey, NBA All-Defensive Second Team Transactions The Pacers were involved in the following transactions during the 1994–95 season. Trades June 30, 1994 To Indiana PacersMark JacksonGreg Minor To Los Angeles ClippersPooh RichardsonMalik SealyEric Piatkowski Free agents 52% Additions Player Signed Former team Duane Ferrell September 30 Atlanta Hawks Dan O'Sullivan October 6 Detroit Pistons John Williams October 7 Los Angeles Clippers Mark Strickland March 4 Fort Wayne Fury (CBA) Greg Kite March 24 New York Knicks Subtractions Player Left New team Dan O'Sullivan waived, October 11 Rapid City Thrillers (CBA) Greg Minor released, October 14 Boston Celtics John Williams waived, March 4 CB Granada (LEB Oro) Mark Strickland renounced, March 24 Atléticos de San Germán (BSN) Player Transactions Citation: 1994–95 Indiana Pacers Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/IND/1995_transactions.html December 29, 2021 References Pacers on Basketball Reference Category:Indiana Pacers seasons Pace Pace Indiana