Indiana Pacers 1971-72 Roster and Stats

The 1971-72 Indiana Pacers had a standout season in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Under the leadership of head coach Slick Leonard, the team showcased their prowess by finishing the regular season with a strong 47-37 record, securing the second spot in the Western Division.

Key players like Mel Daniels and Roger Brown were instrumental in the Pacers’ success, with Daniels earning the ABA MVP award for his exceptional performances. The team’s effective strategy and cohesive play on both ends of the court were crucial in navigating the competitive league.

The Pacers continued their momentum into the playoffs, ultimately capturing the ABA Championship. They defeated the New York Nets in the finals, showcasing their dominance with a 4-2 series victory. This championship win marked the Pacers’ second ABA title, reinforcing their status as a formidable force in the league during the early 1970s.

Regular Season Record: 51-39
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Eastern Conference Finals: 4-3

Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 1971-72 Season

POINTS

Mel Daniels

18.9

REBOUNDS

Mel Daniels

16.1

ASSISTS

Freddie Lewis

4.7

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Mel Daniels	85	18.9	16.1	2.2	0.0	0.3	0.0	14	15.4	16.5	1.6	0.0	1.7	0.0
Roger Brown	84	18.7	6.5	3.9	0.0	0.0	32.5	14	20.1	6.0	4.2	0.0	0.2	37.0
George McGinnis	79	17.0	10.2	1.9	0.0	0.0	19.5	14	14.3	9.6	2.9	0.0	0.0	18.2
Freddie Lewis	83	15.9	4.2	4.7	0.0	0.0	32.1	14	17.6	4.5	3.9	0.0	0.1	10.0
Bob Netolicky	89	14.3	8.9	0.9	0.0	0.0	21.0	14	13.7	6.7	0.8	0.0	0.5	0.0
Rick Mount	84	14.0	1.9	2.8	0.0	0.0	31.6	14	8.4	1.1	1.6	0.0	0.0	27.3
Bill Keller	82	10.0	2.2	3.6	0.0	0.0	33.7	14	11.2	1.4	3.9	0.0	0.0	40.0
Darnell Hillman	79	6.9	6.5	0.6	0.0	0.4	20.1	14	6.6	5.1	0.6	0.0	0.4	0.0
Larry Cannon	28	6.6	1.2	2.6	0.0	0.0	16.7	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Don Sidle	27	6.5	3.5	0.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Barnhill	19	3.6	1.0	0.8	0.0	0.0	11.4	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Wayne Chapman	7	2.6	0.7	1.6	0.0	0.0	50.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Marv Winkler	20	2.0	0.8	0.6	0.0	0.0	50.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Price	4	1.5	1.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Arvesta Kelly	4	1.5	1.8	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Indiana Pacers in the 1972 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs Second Round vs. Denver Rockets

In the 1972 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers demonstrated their prowess by advancing to the second round, where they faced the Utah Stars. The Pacers, showcasing their dynamic offensive play and robust defense, managed to outmaneuver the Stars, ultimately securing their place in the ABA Finals. This series highlighted the Pacers' resilience and strategic depth, key elements that contributed to their continued success in the league.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Mar 31, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	W 102-96	Roger Brown (28 pts)
Apr 01, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	L 106-105	Bill Keller (31 pts)
Apr 04, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	W 122-120	Roger Brown (30 pts)
Apr 06, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	L 112-96	Freddie Lewis (33 pts)
Apr 08, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	W 91-79	Bill Keller (25 pts)
Apr 09, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	L 106-99	Mel Daniels (26 pts)
Apr 13, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	W 91-89	Freddie Lewis (20 pts)

1972 Conference Championship vs. Utah Stars

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 15, 1972	@ Utah Stars	L 108-100	George McGinnis (31 pts)
Apr 17, 1972	@ Utah Stars	L 117-109	George McGinnis (28 pts)
Apr 19, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 116-111	Roger Brown (30 pts)
Apr 22, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 118-108	Roger Brown (27 pts)
Apr 24, 1972	@ Utah Stars	L 139-130	Mel Daniels (29 pts)
Apr 26, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 105-99	Mel Daniels (20 pts)
May 01, 1972	@ Utah Stars	W 117-113	Roger Brown (27 pts)

Indiana Pacers 1971-72 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1971-72 season for the Indiana Pacers.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 15, 1971	vs. Denver Rockets	W 115-104	Freddie Lewis (23 pts)
Oct 16, 1971	vs. Carolina Cougars	W 106-98	Mel Daniels (31 pts)
Oct 19, 1971	@ Denver Rockets	W 122-117	Roger Brown (35 pts)
Oct 21, 1971	@ Utah Stars	W 125-122	Mel Daniels (33 pts)
Oct 22, 1971	vs. Kentucky Colonels	W 105-102	Roger Brown (32 pts)
Oct 23, 1971	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	L 105-93	Mel Daniels (22 pts)
Oct 29, 1971	@ Utah Stars	W 121-109	Rick Mount (24 pts)
Oct 31, 1971	@ Dallas Chaparrals	L 125-108	Mel Daniels (23 pts)
Nov 02, 1971	vs. Carolina Cougars	W 137-116	Bob Netolicky (32 pts)
Nov 04, 1971	@ Memphis Pros	L 105-94	George McGinnis (23 pts)
Nov 05, 1971	@ Kentucky Colonels	L 115-110	George McGinnis (29 pts)
Nov 06, 1971	vs. Utah Stars	L 108-107	Freddie Lewis (22 pts)
Nov 09, 1971	@ Pittsburgh Condors	L 133-123	Rick Mount (27 pts)
Nov 10, 1971	vs. Pittsburgh Condors	W 154-125	Bob Netolicky (30 pts)
Nov 13, 1971	@ Kentucky Colonels	W 116-111	George McGinnis (30 pts)
Nov 16, 1971	@ Denver Rockets	L 111-108	Mel Daniels (23 pts)
Nov 17, 1971	@ Utah Stars	L 113-111	Rick Mount (30 pts)
Nov 19, 1971	@ Pittsburgh Condors	L 124-123	Mel Daniels (25 pts)
Nov 24, 1971	vs. New York Nets	W 112-101	Bob Netolicky (24 pts)
Nov 26, 1971	vs. Denver Rockets	W 110-96	Bob Netolicky (23 pts)
Nov 27, 1971	@ Carolina Cougars	W 116-110	George McGinnis (29 pts)
Nov 30, 1971	@ Memphis Pros	W 114-88	Freddie Lewis (24 pts)
Dec 03, 1971	vs. Virginia Squires	L 128-121	Roger Brown (34 pts)
Dec 04, 1971	vs. Carolina Cougars	W 115-108	Mel Daniels (27 pts)
Dec 07, 1971	@ New York Nets	W 119-114	Mel Daniels (22 pts)
Dec 09, 1971	vs. Kentucky Colonels	L 103-101	Mel Daniels (20 pts)
Dec 10, 1971	@ Virginia Squires	L 118-114	Roger Brown (23 pts)
Dec 11, 1971	vs. The Floridians	W 105-96	Freddie Lewis (32 pts)
Dec 14, 1971	@ Dallas Chaparrals	W 107-98	Roger Brown (29 pts)
Dec 15, 1971	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	W 124-110	Roger Brown (25 pts)
Dec 17, 1971	vs. Memphis Pros	W 94-92	Roger Brown (32 pts)
Dec 18, 1971	@ The Floridians	L 117-107	Roger Brown (22 pts)
Dec 21, 1971	@ Denver Rockets	L 113-109	Roger Brown (30 pts)
Dec 22, 1971	@ Dallas Chaparrals	L 123-120	Mel Daniels (42 pts)
Dec 23, 1971	vs. Denver Rockets	W 104-101	Roger Brown (22 pts)
Dec 25, 1971	@ Utah Stars	L 150-129	George McGinnis (29 pts)
Dec 26, 1971	@ Kentucky Colonels	W 117-111	Mel Daniels (26 pts)
Dec 28, 1971	@ Memphis Pros	W 111-104	Roger Brown (27 pts)
Dec 29, 1971	@ The Floridians	L 123-112	Bob Netolicky (28 pts)
Dec 31, 1971	vs. New York Nets	W 104-100	Roger Brown (22 pts)
Jan 03, 1972	@ Dallas Chaparrals	L 102-101	Roger Brown (27 pts)
Jan 07, 1972	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	L 104-101	Freddie Lewis (22 pts)
Jan 09, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 100-97	Roger Brown (36 pts)
Jan 11, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	W 114-99	Roger Brown (27 pts)
Jan 14, 1972	vs. Memphis Pros	W 135-120	George McGinnis (31 pts)
Jan 15, 1972	vs. Memphis Pros	W 117-106	Bob Netolicky (29 pts)
Jan 18, 1972	vs. Pittsburgh Condors	W 130-116	Freddie Lewis (22 pts)
Jan 20, 1972	vs. Memphis Pros	W 109-107	Mel Daniels (24 pts)
Jan 21, 1972	@ Kentucky Colonels	L 108-88	George McGinnis (19 pts)
Jan 22, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 119-113	Roger Brown (28 pts)
Jan 23, 1972	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	L 113-110	George McGinnis (30 pts)
Jan 25, 1972	@ The Floridians	W 113-107	Roger Brown (24 pts)
Jan 27, 1972	vs. Kentucky Colonels	L 98-94	Mel Daniels (23 pts)
Jan 31, 1972	@ Virginia Squires	W 123-115	Bob Netolicky (26 pts)
Feb 04, 1972	@ Utah Stars	L 121-110	George McGinnis (24 pts)
Feb 06, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	L 115-107	Mel Daniels (19 pts)
Feb 09, 1972	vs. The Floridians	W 128-111	Mel Daniels (29 pts)
Feb 11, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	L 119-115	Mel Daniels (25 pts)
Feb 12, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	W 133-111	George McGinnis (25 pts)
Feb 13, 1972	vs. Memphis Pros	W 123-110	George McGinnis (28 pts)
Feb 15, 1972	vs. Kentucky Colonels	L 101-99	Bob Netolicky (27 pts)
Feb 19, 1972	@ Dallas Chaparrals	L 115-102	Mel Daniels (32 pts)
Feb 20, 1972	@ Memphis Pros	W 131-127	Bob Netolicky (32 pts)
Feb 23, 1972	@ New York Nets	L 108-106	George McGinnis (24 pts)
Feb 25, 1972	@ Utah Stars	L 117-107	George McGinnis (22 pts)
Feb 26, 1972	@ Dallas Chaparrals	W 115-113	George McGinnis (35 pts)
Mar 01, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	W 111-98	Mel Daniels (20 pts)
Mar 03, 1972	vs. Virginia Squires	L 121-116	Mel Daniels (27 pts)
Mar 05, 1972	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	W 110-99	Roger Brown (27 pts)
Mar 10, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	W 127-115	Bob Netolicky (27 pts)
Mar 11, 1972	@ Carolina Cougars	L 122-112	Bob Netolicky (19 pts)
Mar 12, 1972	vs. The Floridians	W 103-92	George McGinnis (22 pts)
Mar 14, 1972	@ Denver Rockets	L 123-106	Bill Keller (24 pts)
Mar 15, 1972	vs. Utah Stars	L 109-108	Roger Brown (23 pts)
Mar 17, 1972	vs. Memphis Pros	W 111-93	Mel Daniels (26 pts)
Mar 18, 1972	@ Virginia Squires	W 117-112	Freddie Lewis (25 pts)
Mar 19, 1972	vs. New York Nets	L 121-117	Bill Keller (28 pts)
Mar 21, 1972	@ Pittsburgh Condors	W 139-116	George McGinnis (33 pts)
Mar 22, 1972	vs. Virginia Squires	W 129-118	George McGinnis (33 pts)
Mar 24, 1972	vs. Denver Rockets	L 93-92	George McGinnis (24 pts)
Mar 25, 1972	@ Carolina Cougars	L 121-104	Roger Brown (26 pts)
Mar 26, 1972	vs. Dallas Chaparrals	W 98-88	George McGinnis (20 pts)
Mar 28, 1972	@ New York Nets	L 92-86	Roger Brown (23 pts)
Mar 29, 1972	vs. Pittsburgh Condors	W 128-113	Bob Netolicky (24 pts)
May 06, 1972	vs. New York Nets	W 124-103	Freddie Lewis (33 pts)
May 09, 1972	vs. New York Nets	L 117-115	George McGinnis (22 pts)
May 12, 1972	@ New York Nets	W 114-108	George McGinnis (30 pts)
May 15, 1972	@ New York Nets	L 110-105	Freddie Lewis (22 pts)
May 18, 1972	vs. New York Nets	W 100-99	Bill Keller (22 pts)
May 20, 1972	@ New York Nets	W 108-105	Roger Brown (32 pts)

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