1980–81 Indiana Pacers season
The 1980–81 NBA season was Indiana's fifth season in the NBA and their 14th season as a franchise. The Pacers had their first NBA winning season and made their first NBA playoff appearance, which was quickly scuttled by a 2–0 sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers.
| 1980–81 Indiana Pacers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jack McKinney |
| Arena | Market Square Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 44–38 (.537) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 6th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Lost to Philadelphia 76ers in East First Round (0-2) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WTTV–TV 4 (Bob Lamey) |
| Radio | WIBC–AM 1070 (Bob Lamey) |
Jack McKinney was named NBA Coach of the Year for leading the Pacers to the playoffs. McKinney began the previous season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, but suffered a near-fatal bicycling accident in November 1979 after only 13 games. The Lakers went on to win the championship under Paul Westhead, and McKinney was forced to step aside by Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who helped him land the Indiana job.
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