1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 vs Chicago Bulls
Larry Brown led the Pacers to their first playoff series win in 1994.
The 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 between the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls was played on May 18, 1994, at Chicago Stadium. The Pacers were coached by Larry Brown, not Larry Bird, who did not become head coach until 1997.
Quick Facts
- Series result
- Pacers won 4-3
Lore & Background
The Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals after eliminating the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks 4–2 in the second round. This was the first playoff series victory for the Pacers in their 18-year NBA existence, as they swept the Orlando Magic in the first round.
Reader's Guide
The Pacers lost Games 6 and 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to the New York Knicks, falling one game short of the NBA Finals.
Did You Know?
- This was the first time since the ABA–NBA merger that all former ABA teams (Pacers, Nuggets, Spurs, Nets) made the playoffs in the same year.
- The Knicks played a record 25 playoff games in 1994, the most postseason games an NBA team had played at that time.
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