1995–96 Indiana Pacers season

The 1995–96 NBA season was Indiana's 20th season in the NBA and 29th season as a franchise. In the offseason, the Pacers signed free agents Ricky Pierce and Eddie Johnson. The Pacers struggled around .500 early in the season, but posted a 14–2 record in January as they finished second in the Central Division with a 52–30 record. They were also the only team in the league to beat the Chicago Bulls twice during their historic 72–10 season. However, during the final month of the regular season, Reggie Miller suffered an eye socket injury. Without Miller, the Pacers struggled in the first round of the playoffs against the 6th-seeded Atlanta Hawks. With the series tied at 2–2, Miller would return to play in Game 5, but the Pacers would lose 89–87. Following the season, Pierce and Mark Jackson w

1995–96 Indiana Pacers season

The 1995–96 NBA season was Indiana's 20th season in the NBA and 29th season as a franchise. In the offseason, the Pacers signed free agents Ricky Pierce and Eddie Johnson. The Pacers struggled around .500 early in the season, but posted a 14–2 record in January as they finished second in the Central Division with a 52–30 record. They were also the only team in the league to beat the Chicago Bulls twice during their historic 72–10 season. However, during the final month of the regular season, Reggie Miller suffered an eye socket injury. Without Miller, the Pacers struggled in the first round of the playoffs against the 6th-seeded Atlanta Hawks. With the series tied at 2–2, Miller would return to play in Game 5, but the Pacers would lose 89–87. Following the season, Pierce and Mark Jackson w