The 2015-16 Indiana Pacers marked a year of transition under head coach Frank Vogel. Paul George made a strong return from his leg injury, playing 81 games and averaging 23.1 points per game, which was pivotal to the Pacers’ success. The team finished the regular season with a 45-37 record, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
In the playoffs, the Pacers faced the Toronto Raptors in a competitive first-round series. Despite George’s stellar performance, averaging 27.3 points per game in the series, the Pacers were eliminated after seven hard-fought games. The season highlighted the team’s resilience and adaptability, especially with the integration of new players like Monta Ellis and Myles Turner, the latter being a promising rookie. However, despite their efforts, the Pacers struggled with consistency, which became evident in their playoff exit.
- Regular Season Record: 45-37
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-4
Indiana Pacers Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Paul George | 81 | 23.1 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 37.1 | 7 | 27.3 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 41.9 |
| Monta Ellis | 81 | 13.8 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 30.9 | 7 | 11.6 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| George Hill | 74 | 12.1 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 40.8 | 7 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 48.1 |
| C.J. Miles | 64 | 11.8 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 36.7 | 7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10.0 |
| Myles Turner | 60 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 21.4 | 7 | 10.3 | 6.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| Ian Mahinmi | 71 | 9.3 | 7.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 7 | 8.1 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Stuckey | 58 | 8.9 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 24.1 | 7 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 50.0 |
| Jordan Hill | 73 | 8.8 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lavoy Allen | 79 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Ty Lawson | 13 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chase Budinger | 49 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 29.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Solomon Hill | 59 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 32.4 | 7 | 7.7 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 57.9 |
| Rakeem Christmas | 1 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Glenn Robinson III | 45 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 37.8 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Joe Young | 41 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 21.7 | 4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Shayne Whittington | 7 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Indiana Pacers in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the first round of the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers faced a hard-fought series against the Toronto Raptors, ultimately losing in a competitive seven-game battle. Paul George was instrumental for the Pacers, showcasing his scoring prowess and leadership, but despite his efforts, Indiana couldn't overcome the Raptors' depth and home-court advantage. This series highlighted the Pacers' resilience and set the stage for future roster adjustments.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 100-90 | |
| Apr 18, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 98-87 | |
| Apr 21, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 101-85 | |
| Apr 23, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 100-83 | |
| Apr 26, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 102-99 | |
| Apr 29, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-83 | |
| May 01, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-84 |
Indiana Pacers 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Indiana Pacers.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2015 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-99 | |
| Oct 29, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 112-103 | |
| Oct 31, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-76 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 94-82 | |
| Nov 04, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-98 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 90-87 | |
| Nov 08, 2015 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-97 | |
| Nov 09, 2015 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 97-84 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | @ Boston Celtics | W 102-91 | |
| Nov 13, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 16, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-95 | |
| Nov 18, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-85 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 123-86 | |
| Nov 24, 2015 | @ Washington Wizards | W 123-106 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 104-92 | |
| Nov 29, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-103 | |
| Dec 02, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-91 | |
| Dec 03, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 123-111 | |
| Dec 05, 2015 | @ Utah Jazz | L 122-119 | |
| Dec 08, 2015 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 131-123 | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-83 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 118-96 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 106-90 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 107-81 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 19, 2015 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 96-84 | |
| Dec 21, 2015 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 106-92 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 108-106 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-88 | |
| Dec 28, 2015 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 93-87 | |
| Dec 30, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 102-100 | |
| Dec 31, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-116 | |
| Jan 02, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 94-82 | |
| Jan 04, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 103-100 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 95-86 | |
| Jan 08, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 91-86 | |
| Jan 10, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | L 107-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 116-97 | |
| Jan 13, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-94 | |
| Jan 15, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 118-104 | |
| Jan 17, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 129-126 | |
| Jan 19, 2016 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 97-94 | |
| Jan 22, 2016 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 122-110 | |
| Jan 23, 2016 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 108-97 | |
| Jan 26, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 91-89 | |
| Jan 28, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-92 | |
| Jan 30, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-105 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-106 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 114-100 | |
| Feb 05, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 102-96 | |
| Feb 06, 2016 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 112-104 | |
| Feb 08, 2016 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 89-87 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 117-95 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 101-98 | |
| Feb 21, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 105-102 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 101-93 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 108-105 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 96-95 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 111-102 | |
| Feb 29, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-96 | |
| Mar 02, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 04, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 108-101 | |
| Mar 05, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | W 100-99 | |
| Mar 07, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-91 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-105 | |
| Mar 13, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 104-75 | |
| Mar 15, 2016 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 103-98 | |
| Mar 17, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 101-94 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 115-111 | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 91-75 | |
| Mar 24, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 92-84 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 120-110 | |
| Mar 27, 2016 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 104-101 | |
| Mar 29, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 98-96 | |
| Mar 31, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 114-94 | |
| Apr 02, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-102 | |
| Apr 03, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | W 92-87 | |
| Apr 06, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 123-109 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-98 | |
| Apr 10, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 129-105 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 102-90 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-92 |