NBA
Indiana Pacers 1980-81
1980-81 champion: Boston Celtics (4-2) MVP: Julius Erving Finals MVP: Cedric Maxwell
Season Story
The 1980-81 Indiana Pacers finished 44-38 (.537), ranking 10th of 23 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the First Round.
Billy Knight led the roster at 17.5 points per game, with James Edwards adding 15.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
101.3 PPG
39.8 RPG
24.1 APG
Key Players
Billy Knight 17.5 PPG 5.0 RPG · 1.9 APG · 82 GP
Mike Bantom 14.0 PPG 5.6 RPG · 3.2 APG · 76 GP
George McGinnis 13.1 PPG 7.7 RPG · 3.0 APG · 69 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Knight | 82 | 17.5 | 5.0 | 1.9 |
| James Edwards | 81 | 15.6 | 7.0 | 2.6 |
| Johnny Davis | 76 | 14.4 | 2.2 | 6.3 |
| Mike Bantom | 76 | 14.0 | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| George McGinnis | 69 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 3.0 |
| Louis Orr | 82 | 10.5 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Dudley Bradley | 82 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Clemon Johnson | 81 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 1.8 |
| Don Buse | 58 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Kenny Natt | 19 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Jerry Sichting | 47 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 |