Indiana Pacers 2004-05 Roster and Stats

The 2004-05 Indiana Pacers season is best remembered for the infamous “Malice at the Palace” incident on November 19, 2004. A brawl involving players and fans during a game against the Detroit Pistons led to significant suspensions, including Ron Artest being suspended for the remainder of the season. This severely impacted the team’s performance.

Despite the turmoil, the Pacers finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, securing the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. Key players, such as Jermaine O’Neal and Stephen Jackson, played pivotal roles in keeping the team competitive. In the playoffs, the Pacers defeated the third-seeded Boston Celtics in a hard-fought seven-game series. However, their run ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they lost to the Detroit Pistons in six games. The season marked a challenging period for the franchise, significantly influencing its future direction.

Regular Season Record: 44-38
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4

Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 2004-05 Season

POINTS

Metta World Peace

24.6

REBOUNDS

Jeff Foster

9.0

ASSISTS

Jamaal Tinsley

6.4

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Metta World Peace	7	24.6	6.4	3.1	1.7	0.9	41.2	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jermaine O'Neal	44	24.3	8.8	1.9	0.6	2.0	16.6	13	16.0	8.0	2.2	0.5	2.6	0.0
Stephen Jackson	51	18.7	4.9	2.3	1.3	0.3	36.0	13	16.1	3.8	2.2	1.9	0.5	31.7
Jamaal Tinsley	40	15.4	4.0	6.4	2.0	0.3	37.2	9	8.7	3.3	5.7	1.6	0.3	11.1
Reggie Miller	66	14.8	2.4	2.2	0.8	0.1	32.2	13	14.8	3.1	1.5	0.8	0.1	31.8
Fred Jones	77	10.6	3.1	2.5	0.8	0.4	38.0	13	4.1	1.8	1.0	0.6	0.2	39.1
Austin Croshere	73	8.9	5.1	1.3	0.7	0.2	25.9	10	2.5	1.7	0.0	0.4	0.1	50.0
Anthony Johnson	63	8.4	2.8	4.8	0.9	0.2	38.0	13	7.0	2.9	5.1	1.0	0.4	34.8
Jeff Foster	61	7.0	9.0	0.7	0.8	0.2	0.0	13	5.9	7.4	0.4	0.5	0.9	0.0
Dale Davis	25	6.9	8.9	1.0	0.8	1.3	0.0	13	5.3	6.2	0.4	0.7	0.5	0.0
David Harrison	43	6.1	3.1	0.3	0.4	1.3	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Jonathan Bender	7	5.1	2.0	0.6	0.1	0.3	20.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
James Jones	75	4.9	2.3	0.8	0.4	0.4	39.8	13	4.0	2.1	0.8	0.5	0.5	40.0
Scot Pollard	49	3.9	4.2	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.0	9	1.4	1.2	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0
Eddie Gill	73	3.7	1.5	1.1	0.8	0.1	30.8	7	3.4	0.6	0.7	0.1	0.0	16.7
Marcus Haislip	9	3.6	1.7	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tremaine Fowlkes	8	2.4	1.0	0.0	0.3	0.0	33.3	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Britton Johnsen	6	2.0	1.7	0.7	0.2	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Michael Curry	18	1.7	1.5	0.8	0.3	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
John Edwards	25	1.2	0.8	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Indiana Pacers in the 2005 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Boston Celtics

In the first round of the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers faced off against the Boston Celtics in a tightly contested series. The Pacers, led by the veteran presence of Reggie Miller and the dynamic play of Jermaine O’Neal, managed to overcome the Celtics in seven games. Their resilience and defensive prowess were key factors in advancing to the next round, marking a significant victory for the team in what was Miller's final NBA season.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 23, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	L 102-82	Stephen Jackson (25 pts)
Apr 25, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	W 82-79	Reggie Miller (28 pts)
Apr 28, 2005	vs. Boston Celtics	W 99-76	Reggie Miller (33 pts)
Apr 30, 2005	vs. Boston Celtics	L 110-79	Stephen Jackson (24 pts)
May 03, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	W 90-85	Jermaine O'Neal (19 pts)
May 05, 2005	vs. Boston Celtics	L 92-89	Jermaine O'Neal (26 pts)
May 07, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	W 97-70	Stephen Jackson (24 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Detroit Pistons

In the 2005 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers faced the defending champion Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Pacers were eliminated in six games, with Reggie Miller's storied career coming to an end in Game 6. The series was marked by intense defense and physical play, showcasing the fierce rivalry between the two teams.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 09, 2005	@ Detroit Pistons	L 96-81	Jermaine O'Neal (22 pts)
May 11, 2005	@ Detroit Pistons	W 92-83	Jermaine O'Neal (22 pts)
May 13, 2005	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 79-74	Reggie Miller (17 pts)
May 15, 2005	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 89-76	Stephen Jackson (23 pts)
May 17, 2005	@ Detroit Pistons	L 86-67	Jermaine O'Neal (14 pts)
May 19, 2005	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 88-79	Reggie Miller (27 pts)

Indiana Pacers 2004-05 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2004-05 season for the Indiana Pacers.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Nov 03, 2004	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 109-104	Metta World Peace (31 pts)
Nov 05, 2004	@ Boston Celtics	W 100-94	Metta World Peace (28 pts)
Nov 06, 2004	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 100-90	Stephen Jackson (24 pts)
Nov 09, 2004	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	W 102-101	Jermaine O'Neal (22 pts)
Nov 10, 2004	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	L 102-68	Stephen Jackson (17 pts)
Nov 12, 2004	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 106-104	Jermaine O'Neal (39 pts)
Nov 13, 2004	vs. New York Knicks	W 103-97	Jermaine O'Neal (33 pts)
Nov 17, 2004	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 93-86	Jermaine O'Neal (25 pts)
Nov 19, 2004	@ Detroit Pistons	W 97-82	Metta World Peace (24 pts)
Nov 20, 2004	vs. Orlando Magic	L 86-83	Fred Jones (31 pts)
Nov 23, 2004	vs. Boston Celtics	W 106-96	Jamaal Tinsley (29 pts)
Nov 25, 2004	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 106-102	Austin Croshere (25 pts)
Nov 26, 2004	vs. Charlotte Bobcats	W 82-77	Austin Croshere (23 pts)
Nov 28, 2004	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 103-95	James Jones (27 pts)
Dec 01, 2004	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 88-76	Eddie Gill (21 pts)
Dec 03, 2004	@ Sacramento Kings	L 113-87	Jamaal Tinsley (21 pts)
Dec 04, 2004	@ Golden State Warriors	L 104-96	Reggie Miller (23 pts)
Dec 07, 2004	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	L 89-86	Reggie Miller (32 pts)
Dec 10, 2004	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 95-86	Reggie Miller (17 pts)
Dec 11, 2004	vs. Sacramento Kings	L 97-92	Austin Croshere (21 pts)
Dec 14, 2004	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 108-97	Jamaal Tinsley (29 pts)
Dec 17, 2004	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 89-86	David Harrison (22 pts)
Dec 18, 2004	@ Chicago Bulls	L 85-71	Jamaal Tinsley (33 pts)
Dec 22, 2004	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 102-90	Reggie Miller (30 pts)
Dec 25, 2004	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 98-93	Reggie Miller (24 pts)
Dec 27, 2004	vs. New Orleans Hornets	W 100-82	Reggie Miller (24 pts)
Dec 29, 2004	@ Charlotte Bobcats	W 74-71	Jermaine O'Neal (24 pts)
Dec 30, 2004	@ New Jersey Nets	W 96-83	Jermaine O'Neal (31 pts)
Jan 04, 2005	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 116-99	Jermaine O'Neal (55 pts)
Jan 06, 2005	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 111-98	Jermaine O'Neal (32 pts)
Jan 08, 2005	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 121-101	Jermaine O'Neal (32 pts)
Jan 09, 2005	@ Phoenix Suns	L 124-89	Jamaal Tinsley (21 pts)
Jan 11, 2005	@ Memphis Grizzlies	W 86-85	Jermaine O'Neal (35 pts)
Jan 14, 2005	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 101-83	Jermaine O'Neal (29 pts)
Jan 15, 2005	vs. Orlando Magic	L 85-84	Jermaine O'Neal (38 pts)
Jan 18, 2005	@ Houston Rockets	W 87-74	Jamaal Tinsley (28 pts)
Jan 19, 2005	@ New Orleans Hornets	L 90-87	Jamaal Tinsley (28 pts)
Jan 21, 2005	@ Miami Heat	W 106-100	Jamaal Tinsley (30 pts)
Jan 22, 2005	vs. Washington Wizards	L 95-93	Jermaine O'Neal (38 pts)
Jan 26, 2005	@ Boston Celtics	L 100-86	Jermaine O'Neal (24 pts)
Jan 27, 2005	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 88-76	Jermaine O'Neal (27 pts)
Jan 29, 2005	vs. Denver Nuggets	L 95-88	Jermaine O'Neal (22 pts)
Jan 31, 2005	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 89-88	Stephen Jackson (24 pts)
Feb 02, 2005	vs. Toronto Raptors	L 98-97	Stephen Jackson (18 pts)
Feb 04, 2005	vs. Dallas Mavericks	W 95-94	Jermaine O'Neal (23 pts)
Feb 05, 2005	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 84-79	Jermaine O'Neal (38 pts)
Feb 07, 2005	@ Washington Wizards	L 108-104	Jermaine O'Neal (30 pts)
Feb 09, 2005	vs. Charlotte Bobcats	W 94-87	Jermaine O'Neal (29 pts)
Feb 11, 2005	vs. Houston Rockets	L 91-83	Jermaine O'Neal (18 pts)
Feb 13, 2005	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 76-73	Stephen Jackson (19 pts)
Feb 16, 2005	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 95-87	Reggie Miller (36 pts)
Feb 22, 2005	@ Orlando Magic	W 108-84	Jermaine O'Neal (20 pts)
Feb 23, 2005	vs. Miami Heat	W 93-91	Jermaine O'Neal (29 pts)
Feb 25, 2005	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 106-82	Stephen Jackson (28 pts)
Feb 26, 2005	@ New York Knicks	L 90-79	Jermaine O'Neal (24 pts)
Mar 01, 2005	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	L 101-93	Stephen Jackson (28 pts)
Mar 03, 2005	@ Denver Nuggets	L 96-87	Stephen Jackson (16 pts)
Mar 04, 2005	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 106-97	Reggie Miller (24 pts)
Mar 06, 2005	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 103-94	Stephen Jackson (29 pts)
Mar 08, 2005	@ Utah Jazz	W 89-83	Stephen Jackson (30 pts)
Mar 11, 2005	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 101-83	Stephen Jackson (22 pts)
Mar 13, 2005	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 98-86	Reggie Miller (29 pts)
Mar 16, 2005	vs. Utah Jazz	W 103-84	Stephen Jackson (28 pts)
Mar 18, 2005	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 103-97	Reggie Miller (39 pts)
Mar 20, 2005	vs. New Jersey Nets	L 94-85	Stephen Jackson (21 pts)
Mar 22, 2005	@ New Jersey Nets	L 98-91	Stephen Jackson (23 pts)
Mar 23, 2005	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 100-93	Reggie Miller (21 pts)
Mar 25, 2005	@ Detroit Pistons	W 94-81	Austin Croshere (15 pts)
Mar 26, 2005	@ Chicago Bulls	L 100-96	Stephen Jackson (34 pts)
Mar 28, 2005	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 90-76	Reggie Miller (22 pts)
Mar 31, 2005	vs. Miami Heat	W 114-108	Reggie Miller (31 pts)
Apr 03, 2005	@ Washington Wizards	W 79-76	Anthony Johnson (15 pts)
Apr 05, 2005	@ New York Knicks	W 97-79	Stephen Jackson (33 pts)
Apr 06, 2005	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 98-77	Stephen Jackson (23 pts)
Apr 08, 2005	vs. Washington Wizards	W 93-83	Reggie Miller (18 pts)
Apr 10, 2005	vs. New York Knicks	L 113-112	Reggie Miller (34 pts)
Apr 11, 2005	@ Toronto Raptors	W 94-90	Reggie Miller (19 pts)
Apr 13, 2005	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 90-86	Reggie Miller (22 pts)
Apr 15, 2005	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 90-86	Stephen Jackson (21 pts)
Apr 17, 2005	@ Miami Heat	L 84-80	Stephen Jackson (21 pts)
Apr 18, 2005	@ Orlando Magic	L 92-88	Fred Jones (19 pts)
Apr 20, 2005	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 85-83	Jermaine O'Neal (21 pts)

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