1996–97 Indiana Pacers season
Injury-plagued Pacers missed playoffs for first time since 1989.
The 1996–97 Indiana Pacers season was the franchise's 30th season and its 21st in the NBA. After acquiring Jalen Rose and Reggie Williams from the Denver Nuggets and drafting Erick Dampier, the team dealt with injuries to key players, including Rik Smits and Derrick McKey. The Pacers struggled to a 39–43 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 1988–89. Reggie Miller led the league in three-point field goals and averaged 21.6 points per game, but was not selected for the All-Star Game.
Quick Facts
- Record
- 39–43
- Points per game leader
- Reggie Miller (21.6)
- Home attendance
- 636,735 at Market Square Arena
- All-star weekend participant
- Erick Dampier (NBA Rookie Game, Eastern Conference Rookie team)
- Key mid-season trade
- Acquired Mark Jackson and LaSalle Thompson from Denver Nuggets
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