The 2008-09 Indiana Pacers finished with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. The team was led by Danny Granger, who had a standout year, averaging 25.8 points per game and earning his first All-Star selection. Despite Granger’s efforts, the Pacers struggled with consistency and defensive issues, ranking 26th in the league in points allowed per game.
Under head coach Jim O’Brien, the Pacers showed glimpses of potential but were unable to maintain momentum. The team ranked 7th in the NBA in scoring, averaging 105.1 points per game, but their defensive lapses proved costly. Key contributors included Troy Murphy, who averaged a double-double, and T.J. Ford, who provided solid playmaking. The season highlighted the need for improved defense and depth to support Granger’s offensive prowess. As such, the Pacers entered the offseason focused on bolstering their roster to break their playoff drought.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 2008-09 Season
POINTS
Danny Granger
25.8
REBOUNDS
Troy Murphy
11.8
ASSISTS
T.J. Ford
5.3
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Danny Granger | 67 | 25.8 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 40.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 18 | 15.1 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 35.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| T.J. Ford | 74 | 14.9 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 33.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Troy Murphy | 73 | 14.3 | 11.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 45.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marquis Daniels | 54 | 13.6 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarrett Jack | 82 | 13.1 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 35.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brandon Rush | 75 | 8.1 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 37.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Roy Hibbert | 70 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rasho Nesterović | 70 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Foster | 74 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 28.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stephen Graham | 52 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 30.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Travis Diener | 55 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 39.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Maceo Baston | 27 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Josh McRoberts | 33 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Indiana Pacers 2008-09 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2008-09 season for the Indiana Pacers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 100-94 | |
| Nov 01, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 95-79 | |
| Nov 05, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-103 | |
| Nov 07, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-107 | |
| Nov 08, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 98-80 | |
| Nov 10, 2008 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 107-99 | |
| Nov 12, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-87 | |
| Nov 14, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 94-92 | |
| Nov 15, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-91 | |
| Nov 18, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 113-96 | |
| Nov 21, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 100-98 | |
| Nov 22, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-100 | |
| Nov 25, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 109-106 | |
| Nov 26, 2008 | @ Houston Rockets | W 91-90 | |
| Nov 28, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | L 115-108 | |
| Nov 29, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 110-96 | |
| Dec 02, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 118-117 | |
| Dec 03, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 114-96 | |
| Dec 05, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-73 | |
| Dec 07, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 122-117 | |
| Dec 10, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 101-88 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-110 | |
| Dec 13, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-103 | |
| Dec 15, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 118-98 | |
| Dec 17, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 127-120 | |
| Dec 19, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 117-109 | |
| Dec 20, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 95-94 | |
| Dec 23, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 108-107 | |
| Dec 26, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 108-105 | |
| Dec 28, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 105-103 | |
| Dec 30, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 110-104 | |
| Jan 02, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-103 | |
| Jan 03, 2009 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 122-117 | |
| Jan 05, 2009 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135-115 | |
| Jan 07, 2009 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 113-110 | |
| Jan 09, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 121-119 | |
| Jan 11, 2009 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 120-117 | |
| Jan 12, 2009 | @ Utah Jazz | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 14, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-106 | |
| Jan 16, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 111-104 | |
| Jan 19, 2009 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 103-100 | |
| Jan 20, 2009 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 99-81 | |
| Jan 23, 2009 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 107-102 | |
| Jan 25, 2009 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 98-93 | |
| Jan 27, 2009 | @ Orlando Magic | L 135-111 | |
| Jan 28, 2009 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 107-99 | |
| Jan 30, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 114-103 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | vs. New York Knicks | L 122-113 | |
| Feb 03, 2009 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 116-111 | |
| Feb 05, 2009 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-94 | |
| Feb 06, 2009 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 107-102 | |
| Feb 08, 2009 | @ Washington Wizards | L 119-117 | |
| Feb 10, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-95 | |
| Feb 11, 2009 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 122-110 | |
| Feb 17, 2009 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-91 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 103-94 | |
| Feb 20, 2009 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 112-105 | |
| Feb 22, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-91 | |
| Feb 23, 2009 | @ New York Knicks | L 123-119 | |
| Feb 25, 2009 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 104-99 | |
| Feb 27, 2009 | @ Boston Celtics | L 104-99 | |
| Mar 01, 2009 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 100-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2009 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 117-109 | |
| Mar 04, 2009 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-105 | |
| Mar 07, 2009 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-105 | |
| Mar 10, 2009 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 112-100 | |
| Mar 13, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-87 | |
| Mar 15, 2009 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 110-87 | |
| Mar 18, 2009 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 95-85 | |
| Mar 20, 2009 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 94-92 | |
| Mar 21, 2009 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 108-83 | |
| Mar 25, 2009 | vs. Miami Heat | W 90-88 | |
| Mar 28, 2009 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 112-106 | |
| Mar 29, 2009 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 124-115 | |
| Mar 31, 2009 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-105 | |
| Apr 03, 2009 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 126-121 | |
| Apr 05, 2009 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 117-99 | |
| Apr 08, 2009 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 130-101 | |
| Apr 10, 2009 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 122-118 | |
| Apr 11, 2009 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-102 | |
| Apr 13, 2009 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-109 | |
| Apr 15, 2009 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 115-108 |