2022-23 Indiana Pacers Season: A Season of Growth and Transition

A Tale of Two Halves

The 2022-23 season for the Indiana Pacers was a tale of two halves. The team started the season slowly, struggling to find their footing and posting a disappointing 14-27 record through their first 41 games. However, the Pacers turned things around in the second half of the season, going 21-20 and finishing with a respectable 35-47 record.

Key Stats

* Finished 11th in the NBA Eastern Conference * Bennedict Mathurin broke Chris Duarte's record for most three-pointers made as a rookie in Pacers franchise history * Team ranked 21st in the NBA in points per game (114.1) * Team ranked 19th in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.7) * Team ranked 18th in the NBA in assists per game (25.4)

Key Players

* Tyrese Haliburton (17.5 PPG, 4.6 APG, 4.3 RPG) * Domantas Sabonis (18.9 PPG, 12.5 RPG, 5.0 APG) * Malcolm Brogdon (19.1 PPG, 5.1 APG, 4.3 RPG)

Looking Ahead

The Pacers have a promising young core led by Haliburton, Mathurin, and Jalen Smith. With continued development and a few key additions, the team has the potential to make a run at the playoffs next season.