Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 58-24, Finished 2nd in NBA Central Division
Coach: Larry Bird (58-24)
Executive: Donnie Walsh
PTS/G: 96.0 (12th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 89.9 (5th of 29)
SRS: 6.25 (4th of 29) Pace: 87.9 (27th of 29)
Off Rtg: 108.4 (4th of 29) Def Rtg: 101.6 (5th of 29) Net Rtg: +6.9 (5th of 29)
Expected W-L: 59-23 (5th of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +2500, Over-Under 45.5
Arena: Market Square Arena Attendance: 645,302 (21st of 29)
NBA 1998 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-1) versus Cleveland Cavaliers
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus New York Knicks
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Lost NBA Eastern Conference Finals (3-4) versus Chicago Bulls
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Regular Season: 5-Man Combinations