The 1993-94 Indiana Pacers marked a pivotal season in the franchise’s history, achieving their first playoff series victory. Under head coach Larry Brown, the Pacers finished the regular season with a 47-35 record, placing fifth in the Eastern Conference. The team was led by Reggie Miller, who averaged 19.9 points per game, providing a reliable scoring punch.
In the playoffs, the Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic in the first round, showcasing their defensive prowess. They then stunned the top-seeded Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, winning the series 4-2. This success was highlighted by Miller’s 39-point performance in Game 5. The Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time, where they faced the New York Knicks. Despite a valiant effort, they fell to the Knicks in a hard-fought seven-game series. This season laid the groundwork for Indiana’s emergence as a consistent playoff contender in the ensuing years.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Eastern Conference Finals: 3-4
Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Reggie Miller | 79 | 19.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 42.1 | 16 | 23.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 42.2 |
| Rik Smits | 78 | 15.7 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 16 | 16.0 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Derrick McKey | 76 | 12.0 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 29.0 | 16 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 33.3 |
| Dale Davis | 66 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 16 | 7.7 | 9.9 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Byron Scott | 67 | 10.4 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 36.5 | 16 | 7.8 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 47.4 |
| Pooh Richardson | 37 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 6.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Antonio Davis | 81 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 16 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 100.0 |
| Haywoode Workman | 65 | 7.7 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 32.1 | 16 | 8.0 | 3.2 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 28.6 |
| Malik Sealy | 43 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vern Fleming | 55 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 16 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Kenny Williams | 68 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 12 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Sam Mitchell | 75 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 15 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Lester Conner | 11 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Gerald Paddio | 7 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| LaSalle Thompson | 30 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Scott Haskin | 27 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Indiana Pacers in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers faced off against the Orlando Magic, marking a significant moment as it was the Pacers' first playoff series victory in franchise history. Indiana, led by Reggie Miller's scoring prowess and solid team defense, swept the Magic in a best-of-five series, showcasing their depth and resilience. This victory set the stage for the Pacers' deeper playoff run that year, highlighting their growth as a formidable Eastern Conference contender.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | W 89-88 | |
| Apr 30, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-101 | |
| May 02, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 99-86 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers made a significant impact in the second round by sweeping the Atlanta Hawks in four games. This series victory marked a historic moment as it was the first time the Pacers had advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. Under the leadership of head coach Larry Brown and the standout performance of Reggie Miller, the Pacers showcased their potential as a formidable team in the league.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 96-85 | |
| May 12, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 92-69 | |
| May 14, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 101-81 | |
| May 15, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 102-86 | |
| May 17, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 88-76 | |
| May 19, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 98-79 |
1994 Conference Championship vs. New York Knicks
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers made a significant mark by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Led by the sharpshooting Reggie Miller, the Pacers engaged in a fierce battle against the New York Knicks, pushing the series to a decisive Game 7. Despite their valiant effort and Miller's memorable performances, including his legendary 25-point fourth quarter in Game 5, the Pacers fell short, losing the series 4-3 to a Knicks team that eventually advanced to the NBA Finals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-89 | |
| May 26, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-78 | |
| May 28, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 88-68 | |
| May 30, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 83-77 | |
| Jun 01, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | W 93-86 | |
| Jun 03, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | L 98-91 | |
| Jun 05, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-90 |
Indiana Pacers 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Indiana Pacers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-110 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 113-107 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | @ Orlando Magic | L 104-98 | |
| Nov 11, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-105 | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-84 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 102-93 | |
| Nov 18, 1993 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 99-83 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-94 | |
| Nov 22, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-71 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-97 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-100 | |
| Nov 29, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 105-103 | |
| Dec 01, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 120-100 | |
| Dec 02, 1993 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-87 | |
| Dec 04, 1993 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 99-92 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 105-87 | |
| Dec 09, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-105 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-91 | |
| Dec 14, 1993 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 106-87 | |
| Dec 16, 1993 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 99-81 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 108-98 | |
| Dec 20, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 91-88 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 108-96 | |
| Dec 26, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-103 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-82 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-99 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | L 97-95 | |
| Jan 08, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 101-92 | |
| Jan 11, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 82-76 | |
| Jan 12, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 107-96 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-102 | |
| Jan 15, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 94-91 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | W 109-92 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-95 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 90-81 | |
| Jan 24, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 96-88 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-99 | |
| Jan 27, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-106 | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | W 119-108 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 116-96 | |
| Feb 02, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 124-112 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 114-93 | |
| Feb 05, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 111-102 | |
| Feb 07, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-99 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 102-98 | |
| Feb 15, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-100 | |
| Feb 17, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 84-73 | |
| Feb 20, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-95 | |
| Feb 22, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-101 | |
| Feb 23, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-99 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-90 | |
| Feb 26, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 96-86 | |
| Mar 01, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 126-110 | |
| Mar 05, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 90-88 | |
| Mar 09, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 105-94 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 87-73 | |
| Mar 12, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-97 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 88-82 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 109-98 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 81-78 | |
| Mar 19, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-103 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 93-61 | |
| Mar 23, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 78-77 | |
| Mar 25, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | L 85-82 | |
| Mar 26, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-88 | |
| Mar 28, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 126-93 | |
| Mar 30, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 103-99 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | L 101-91 | |
| Apr 02, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 128-113 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-89 | |
| Apr 06, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 129-90 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 100-94 | |
| Apr 11, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 121-108 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-87 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 130-112 | |
| Apr 17, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-99 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 111-110 | |
| Apr 20, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-98 | |
| Apr 22, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 133-88 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | W 114-81 |