2015–16 Indiana Pacers season
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The 2015–16 Indiana Pacers season was Indiana's 49th season as a franchise and 40th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It was also the team's sixth and final season under head coach, Frank Vogel.
2015–16 Indiana Pacers season | |||
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Head coach | Frank Vogel | ||
General manager | Kevin Pritchard | ||
Owners | Herb Simon | ||
Arena | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | ||
Results | |||
Record | 45–37 (.549) | ||
Place | Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 7th (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Raptors 3–4) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | Fox Sports Indiana | ||
Radio | 1070 The Fan | ||
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With a healthy Paul George returning to form, the Pacers clinched a playoff spot after defeating the Brooklyn Nets on April 10. The victory eliminated the Chicago Bulls from playoff contention. The Pacers finished the regular season with a record of 45–37, which would earn them the seventh seed in the East. They would be matched up against the second seeded Toronto Raptors in the first round, but in the end would be eliminated in a decisive seven-game series.