NBA
Indiana Pacers 1977-78
1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld
Season Story
The 1977-78 Indiana Pacers finished 31-51 (.378), ranking 18th of 22 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Ricky Sobers led the roster at 18.2 points per game, with Mike Bantom adding 15.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
58.0 PPG
30.0 RPG
16.3 APG
Key Players
Mike Bantom 15.3 PPG 7.4 RPG · 2.9 APG · 82 GP
Dan Roundfield 13.4 PPG 10.2 RPG · 2.5 APG · 79 GP
Len Elmore 5.4 PPG 6.1 RPG · 1.2 APG · 69 GP
Mike Flynn 4.2 PPG 1.6 RPG · 2.0 APG · 71 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Sobers | 79 | 18.2 | 4.1 | 7.4 |
| Mike Bantom | 82 | 15.3 | 7.4 | 2.9 |
| Dan Roundfield | 79 | 13.4 | 10.2 | 2.5 |
| Len Elmore | 69 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| Mike Flynn | 71 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Johnny Neumann | 20 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Steve Green | 44 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Bobby Wilson | 12 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Mel Bennett | 31 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Willie Smith | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |