[1] The Pacers finished fourth in Central Division and ninth in Eastern Conference.
The Pacers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2010 after a 56–26 mark from the previous season, following two-straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances.
Before the start of the season, storm clouds gathered when superstar forward Paul George seriously injured his leg during a Team USA scrimmage.
As the season winded down and after months of rehabilitation, George made his regular-season debut on April 5 in a home game against the Miami Heat.
He finished the game with 13 points off the bench and received a standing ovation.