The 2010-11 Indiana Pacers concluded the regular season with a 37-45 record, securing the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. This marked their first playoff appearance since the 2005-06 season. Mid-season, the Pacers made a significant change by appointing Frank Vogel as the interim head coach, replacing Jim O’Brien. Under Vogel, the team showed improved performance and resilience.
In the playoffs, the Pacers faced the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, they were eliminated in five games, losing the series 4-1. The team’s performance, particularly the emergence of young talent like Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert, provided optimism for the future. The season set the foundation for the Pacers’ return as a competitive force in the Eastern Conference in subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 37-45
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 2010-11 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Danny Granger | 79 | 20.5 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 38.6 | 5 | 21.6 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 34.8 |
| Darren Collison | 79 | 13.2 | 2.8 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 33.1 | 5 | 9.4 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 66.7 |
| Roy Hibbert | 81 | 12.7 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 5 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 61 | 11.2 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 40.2 | 5 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Tyler Hansbrough | 70 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 5 | 11.2 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brandon Rush | 67 | 9.1 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 41.7 | 5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 75.0 |
| Paul George | 61 | 7.8 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 29.7 | 5 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 23.1 |
| Josh McRoberts | 72 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 38.3 | 5 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| A.J. Price | 50 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 27.5 | 5 | 8.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 43.8 |
| Dahntay Jones | 45 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 35.9 | 3 | 8.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| T.J. Ford | 41 | 5.4 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 18.7 | 2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| James Posey | 49 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 31.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Solomon Jones | 39 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Foster | 56 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Lance Stephenson | 12 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Indiana Pacers in the 2011 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Chicago Bulls
In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers faced the top-seeded Chicago Bulls in the first round, where they put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short, losing the series 4-1. Despite their underdog status, the Pacers showcased resilience, particularly in Game 1, where they led for most of the contest before Derrick Rose's heroics secured a late comeback for the Bulls. This series marked the Pacers' return to the postseason after a five-year absence, setting the stage for their gradual resurgence in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 104-99 | |
| Apr 18, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-90 | |
| Apr 21, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 88-84 | |
| Apr 23, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 89-84 | |
| Apr 26, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 116-89 |
Indiana Pacers 2010-11 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2010-11 season for the Indiana Pacers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2010 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 122-109 | |
| Oct 29, 2010 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-101 | |
| Oct 30, 2010 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-86 | |
| Nov 03, 2010 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-75 | |
| Nov 05, 2010 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-90 | |
| Nov 09, 2010 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 144-113 | |
| Nov 12, 2010 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 102-99 | |
| Nov 13, 2010 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-85 | |
| Nov 16, 2010 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 102-92 | |
| Nov 18, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 107-80 | |
| Nov 20, 2010 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 90-86 | |
| Nov 22, 2010 | @ Miami Heat | W 93-77 | |
| Nov 23, 2010 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-89 | |
| Nov 26, 2010 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 110-106 | |
| Nov 28, 2010 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 95-92 | |
| Nov 30, 2010 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 107-98 | |
| Dec 01, 2010 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-88 | |
| Dec 03, 2010 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-97 | |
| Dec 06, 2010 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 124-100 | |
| Dec 08, 2010 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-95 | |
| Dec 10, 2010 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2010 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 97-83 | |
| Dec 13, 2010 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-73 | |
| Dec 15, 2010 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-94 | |
| Dec 17, 2010 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-99 | |
| Dec 19, 2010 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-88 | |
| Dec 20, 2010 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 94-93 | |
| Dec 26, 2010 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-90 | |
| Dec 28, 2010 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 95-83 | |
| Dec 29, 2010 | @ Washington Wizards | L 104-90 | |
| Dec 31, 2010 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 95-86 | |
| Jan 02, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | L 98-92 | |
| Jan 07, 2011 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 90-87 | |
| Jan 08, 2011 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-93 | |
| Jan 11, 2011 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2011 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 102-89 | |
| Jan 14, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 99-86 | |
| Jan 17, 2011 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 114-107 | |
| Jan 19, 2011 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-108 | |
| Jan 22, 2011 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 97-92 | |
| Jan 23, 2011 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-107 | |
| Jan 26, 2011 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 111-96 | |
| Jan 28, 2011 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 124-92 | |
| Jan 29, 2011 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 110-89 | |
| Jan 31, 2011 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-93 | |
| Feb 02, 2011 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-112 | |
| Feb 04, 2011 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-87 | |
| Feb 06, 2011 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 105-86 | |
| Feb 08, 2011 | @ Miami Heat | L 117-112 | |
| Feb 09, 2011 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-103 | |
| Feb 11, 2011 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 116-105 | |
| Feb 12, 2011 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-97 | |
| Feb 15, 2011 | vs. Miami Heat | L 110-103 | |
| Feb 16, 2011 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-109 | |
| Feb 22, 2011 | @ Washington Wizards | W 113-96 | |
| Feb 23, 2011 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-101 | |
| Feb 25, 2011 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 95-84 | |
| Feb 27, 2011 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 110-108 | |
| Mar 01, 2011 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 109-100 | |
| Mar 02, 2011 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 113-89 | |
| Mar 04, 2011 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 116-108 | |
| Mar 05, 2011 | @ Houston Rockets | L 112-95 | |
| Mar 08, 2011 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 110-100 | |
| Mar 09, 2011 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 101-75 | |
| Mar 11, 2011 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-98 | |
| Mar 13, 2011 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-93 | |
| Mar 15, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | W 119-117 | |
| Mar 16, 2011 | @ Boston Celtics | L 92-80 | |
| Mar 18, 2011 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-108 | |
| Mar 19, 2011 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 99-78 | |
| Mar 21, 2011 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-98 | |
| Mar 23, 2011 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 111-88 | |
| Mar 25, 2011 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 110-93 | |
| Mar 26, 2011 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 100-88 | |
| Mar 28, 2011 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 107-100 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-101 | |
| Apr 01, 2011 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 89-88 | |
| Apr 03, 2011 | @ New Orleans Hornets | L 108-96 | |
| Apr 06, 2011 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 136-112 | |
| Apr 08, 2011 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 114-102 | |
| Apr 10, 2011 | vs. New York Knicks | L 110-109 | |
| Apr 13, 2011 | @ Orlando Magic | L 92-74 |