NBA

Indiana Pacers 1996-97

39-43 (0.476)

1996-97 champion: Chicago Bulls (4-2) MVP: Karl Malone Finals MVP: Michael Jordan

Season Story

The 1996-97 Indiana Pacers finished 39-43 (.476), ranking 17th of 29 teams.

They missed the playoffs.

Reggie Miller led the roster at 21.6 points per game, with Rik Smits adding 17.1.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

85.3 PPG

37.5 RPG

15.1 APG

Reggie Miller 21.6 PPG 3.5 RPG · 3.4 APG · 81 GP

Rik Smits 17.1 PPG 6.9 RPG · 1.3 APG · 52 GP

Antonio Davis 10.5 PPG 7.3 RPG · 0.8 APG · 82 GP

Dale Davis 10.4 PPG 9.7 RPG · 0.7 APG · 80 GP

Travis Best 9.9 PPG 2.2 RPG · 4.2 APG · 76 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Reggie Miller	81	21.6	3.5	3.4
Rik Smits	52	17.1	6.9	1.3
Antonio Davis	82	10.5	7.3	0.8
Dale Davis	80	10.4	9.7	0.7
Travis Best	76	9.9	2.2	4.2
Derrick McKey	50	8.0	4.8	2.7
Jalen Rose	66	7.3	1.8	2.3
Duane Ferrell	62	6.4	2.3	1.1
Haywoode Workman	4	5.5	1.8	2.8
Erick Dampier	72	5.1	4.1	0.6
Fred Hoiberg	47	4.8	1.7	0.9
Brent Scott	16	1.2	0.6	0.2