The 1971–72 Indiana Pacers season was the fifth season of the Pacers in the American Basketball Association. The Pacers finished second in the Western Division and won their second ABA title. In the division semifinals, the Pacers required seven games to eliminate the Denver Rockets. In the division finals, the Utah Stars were eliminated in seven games. The New York Nets appeared in the ABA Championships for the first time and were defeated by the Pacers in six games.

Offseason

ABA Draft

Regular season

Schedule

Roster

Season standings

Player stats

Note: GP= Games played; MIN= Minutes; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; AVG = Average

1971–72 Indiana Pacers season

Transactions

Playoffs

Western Division Semifinals vs. Denver Rockets

Pacers won series, 4–3

Western Division Finals vs. Utah Stars

Pacers won series, 4–3

ABA Finals vs. New York Nets

Pacers won series, 4–2

Awards, records, and honors

Roger Brown appeared in the 1972 ABA All-Star Game

Mel Daniels appeared in the 1972 ABA All-Star Game

Freddie Lewis appeared in the 1972 ABA All-Star Game

References

Pacers on Basketball Reference

External links

RememberTheABA.com 1971–72 regular season and playoff results

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1971–72 Indiana Pacers season