The 2013–14 Indiana Pacers season was 47th season of the franchise and 38th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Pacers marked their best start in franchise history, 16–1.
The Pacers finished the regular season with a win-loss record of 56–26, their best since 2004. It consisted of a home record of 36–5, their best since 2000, and a road record of 21–20. At the end of the season, they were in first place of the division for the second consecutive season and the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2004.
In the playoffs, the Pacers defeated the Atlanta Hawks in seven games in the First Round in a rematch of last season's First Round in which Indiana won in six games, and the Washington Wizards in six games in the Semi-finals to advance to the conference finals for the second straight year. They were again ultimately stopped by the two-time defending NBA champion Miami Heat in six games, making it the third straight year that the Pacers had their playoff run ended by the Heat. Miami would go on to lose to a rejuvenated San Antonio Spurs team in a five-game NBA Finals series, ending their chances to three-peat. The Pacers did not return to the Conference Finals until 2024.
Key dates
- June 27 – The 2013 NBA draft in New York City.
- July 1 – The free agency period began.
- July 7–12 – The Pacers took part in the 2013 NBA Summer League in Orlando, Florida.
- September 28 – The Pacers began their annual training camp at their practice facility.
- October 5 – The Pacers opened their preseason schedule with an 82–76 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
- October 30 – The Pacers won their regular season opening game at home 97–87 against the Orlando Magic.
- November 22 – The Pacers began their season 11–1, the best season start in franchise history.
- January 24 – Paul George selected as All-Star Game starter.
- January 30 – Roy Hibbert selected as All-Star Reserve.
- February 1 – The Pacers sign Andrew Bynum for rest of the season.
- February 14–16 – The 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place in New Orleans.
- February 20 – Pacers trade Danny Granger to Philadelphia 76ers for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen
- February 20 – Trade deadline at 3:00 p.m. ET.
2013 NBA draft
* The Pacers traded the draft rights of Iverson to the Boston Celtics for cash.
Roster
Pre-season
Regular season
Game log
Playoffs
Game log
Standings
Player statistics
Ragular season
Playoffs
See also
- Sports portal
References
