1977–78 Indiana Pacers season

The 1977–78 NBA season was Indiana's second season in the National Basketball Association and 11th season as a franchise.

Season standings

 * z – clinched division title
 * y – clinched division title
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Regular season

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 * 5
 * October 28, 1977 7:05p.m. EST
 * Washington
 * W 136–127
 * Market Square Arena 12,542
 * 3–2
 * Market Square Arena 12,542
 * 3–2
 * 3–2

Capital Centre 9,215
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 * 34
 * January 6, 1978 8:05p.m. EST
 * @ Washington
 * L 114–146
 * 15–19


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 * colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break
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 * 57
 * February 17, 1978 8:05p.m. EST
 * Washington
 * W 123–111
 * Market Square Arena 10,637
 * 21–36
 * Market Square Arena 10,637
 * 21–36
 * 21–36


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 * 69
 * March 17, 1978 8:05p.m. EST
 * @ Washington
 * W 105–99
 * Capital Centre 8,196
 * 27–42
 * Capital Centre 8,196
 * 27–42
 * 27–42

Awards and records

 * Don Buse, NBA All-Defensive First Team