NBA
Indiana Pacers 1981-82
1981-82 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1981-82 Indiana Pacers finished 35-47 (.427), ranking 16th of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Johnny Davis led the roster at 17.0 points per game, with Billy Knight adding 12.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
93.0 PPG
37.6 RPG
21.9 APG
Key Players
Billy Knight 12.3 PPG 3.2 RPG · 1.5 APG · 81 GP
Louis Orr 11.5 PPG 4.1 RPG · 1.7 APG · 80 GP
Tom Owens 10.5 PPG 5.0 RPG · 1.7 APG · 74 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Davis | 82 | 17.0 | 2.2 | 4.2 |
| Billy Knight | 81 | 12.3 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Herb Williams | 82 | 11.5 | 7.4 | 1.7 |
| Louis Orr | 80 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 1.7 |
| Tom Owens | 74 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 1.7 |
| Don Buse | 82 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Clemon Johnson | 79 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 1.6 |
| Butch Carter | 75 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| George McGinnis | 76 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Jerry Sichting | 51 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Raymond Townsend | 14 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 |