The Indiana Pacers 2019–20 relied on a balanced attack led by Domantas Sabonis, Malcolm Brogdon, and T.J. Warren, with Sabonis emerging as the team’s primary all-around contributor through scoring, rebounding, and playmaking. Myles Turner anchored the defense with rim protection, while Warren added efficient perimeter scoring. The roster combined solid ball movement, interior production, and defensive presence, emphasizing balance rather than dependence on a single offensive star.
Offensive hub from the frontcourt, regularly initiating actions through handoffs and post touches while averaging a double-double. His blend of rebounding, passing and interior scoring made him the focal point of Indiana’s attack and earned his first All-Star selection. (Wikipedia)
NBA All-Star (2020), NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Finalist (2020)
T.J. Warren
Starter/Star (1.1)
32.9
High (1.2)
19.8
4.2
1.5
1.7
71.54
Functioned as Indiana’s primary wing scorer for long stretches, thriving on efficient three-level scoring. His improved outside shooting gave the Pacers a reliable offensive outlet alongside Sabonis and Brogdon. (Sporting News)
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Malcolm Brogdon
Starter/Star (1.1)
30.9
High (1.2)
16.5
4.9
7.1
0.8
77.62
Operated as the lead playmaker after arriving from Milwaukee, controlling tempo and creating offense for teammates. His steady decision-making and strong assist production stabilized a roster dealing with injuries. (Wikipedia)
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Myles Turner
Starter/Star (1.1)
29.5
Medium (1.1)
12.1
6.6
1.2
2.8
54.66
Defensive anchor whose rim protection remained elite even while stretching the floor offensively. Indiana relied heavily on his shot-blocking to maintain one of the league’s stronger defensive units. (NBA.com)
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Victor Oladipo
Starter/Star (1.1)
27.8
Medium (1.1)
14.5
3.9
2.9
1.1
54.09
Returned midseason from a major injury and showed flashes of his two-way game despite limited availability. Indiana used him as a secondary creator while he worked back into rhythm. (Sporting News)
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Jeremy Lamb
Key Contributor (1.05)
28.1
Medium (1.1)
12.5
4.3
2.1
1.7
47.40
Served as a versatile perimeter scorer who could create his own shot or play off the ball. Before his season-ending injury, he provided valuable offensive balance in the starting lineup. (Sporting News)
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Aaron Holiday
Key Contributor (1.05)
24.5
Medium (1.1)
9.5
2.4
3.4
1.0
37.04
Brought pace and shooting to the backcourt rotation, often filling multiple guard roles. His ability to handle the ball and space the floor gave Indiana lineup flexibility.
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Justin Holiday
Key Contributor (1.05)
25.0
Low (1.0)
8.3
3.3
1.3
1.8
30.24
Defensive-minded wing who frequently guarded tougher perimeter assignments while knocking down spot-up threes. His low-maintenance role helped balance the rotation. (Wikipedia)
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T.J. McConnell
Key Contributor (1.05)
18.7
Low (1.0)
6.5
2.7
5.0
1.0
31.92
Energized second units with relentless ball pressure and playmaking. His passing kept bench groups organized and helped maximize reserve scorers. (NBA.com)
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Doug McDermott
Bench (1.0)
19.9
Low (1.0)
10.3
2.5
1.1
0.3
28.40
Floor-spacing specialist whose movement shooting opened driving lanes for teammates. Defenses had to account for him whenever he entered the game.
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Goga Bitadze
Bench (1.0)
8.7
Low (1.0)
3.2
2.0
0.4
0.9
13.00
Rookie center used in a developmental role, showing flashes of shot-blocking and interior size while learning NBA defensive schemes. (NBA.com)
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JaKarr Sampson
Bench (1.0)
13.9
Low (1.0)
4.6
2.6
0.6
0.9
17.40
Athletic energy forward who supplied hustle plays, transition activity and efficient finishing around the basket in limited minutes.
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Edmond Sumner
Bench (1.0)
14.4
Low (1.0)
4.9
1.5
1.8
0.8
18.00
Played as a slashing reserve guard, using his speed to pressure defenses and provide occasional scoring bursts off the bench.
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T.J. Leaf
Bench (1.0)
7.9
Low (1.0)
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.5
12.60
Depth frontcourt option whose minutes fluctuated throughout the season as Indiana prioritized other big-man combinations.
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Naz Mitrou-Long
Bench (1.0)
9.4
Low (1.0)
2.8
1.4
1.6
0.4
12.40
Saw only brief NBA action, operating primarily as a reserve guard and floor-spacing option in limited appearances.
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Alize Johnson
Bench (1.0)
6.9
Low (1.0)
2.0
2.8
0.4
0.3
11.00
Rebounding stood out whenever he saw the floor, helping provide extra possessions despite a limited offensive role.
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Brian Bowen
Bench (1.0)
5.2
Low (1.0)
1.0
1.2
0.0
0.2
4.80
End-of-rotation wing who received only a handful of opportunities during a deep Pacers season.
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TEAM TOTALS
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241.4
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109.4
42.8
25.9
12.6
620.92
Balanced roster built around Sabonis’ interior playmaking, Brogdon’s ball handling and Turner’s rim protection, helping Indiana remain a playoff team despite injuries throughout the season.
Sabonis: NBA All-Star (2020), NBA All-Star Skills Challenge Finalist (2020)
Lead guard responsibilities fell almost entirely on his shoulders in this series. Brogdon mixed scoring with elite table-setting, averaging 10.0 assists while orchestrating most of Indiana’s half-court offense against a disciplined Miami defense.
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T.J. Warren
Starter/Star
39.0
High
20.0
6.3
3.0
2.6
83.95
Aggressive shot-making remained his primary value, but he also impacted the series defensively with 2.3 steals per game. Miami often forced difficult looks, yet Warren still generated offense from all three levels and carried a heavy wing scoring load.
NBA Bubble First Team (2020)
Myles Turner
Starter/Star
36.5
Medium
15.8
10.8
0.8
4.5
75.02
Defensive anchor play defined his postseason. Turner protected the rim at an elite level with 4.0 blocks per game while also stretching Miami’s bigs away from the basket with reliable perimeter shooting.
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Victor Oladipo
Starter/Star
30.8
Medium
17.8
3.3
2.5
2.3
62.19
Working his way back after a long injury absence, Oladipo flashed the burst and pull-up shooting that once made him an All-Star. His ability to create shots off the dribble gave Indiana another offensive option when possessions stalled.
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Justin Holiday
Key Contributor
32.8
Low
7.3
3.8
0.8
2.8
30.03
Low-usage 3-and-D wing who quietly filled important gaps. His outside shooting and disruptive team defense helped Indiana stay competitive even when touches were limited.
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Aaron Holiday
Key Contributor
18.0
Low
7.8
1.3
2.5
1.0
26.88
Instant-offense reserve guard whose shooting translated well in limited minutes. He provided pace and secondary creation whenever the Pacers went to their bench backcourt units.
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JaKarr Sampson
Bench
12.5
Low
5.0
3.3
1.0
0.5
19.60
Energy forward minutes were brief but productive. Sampson attacked the glass, finished efficiently around the rim and supplied physicality whenever Indiana needed frontcourt depth.
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T.J. McConnell
Bench
9.3
Low
2.3
2.0
2.3
0.0
13.20
Change-of-pace playmaker who focused on ball movement and tempo. Even in a small role, he helped organize second-unit possessions and keep the offense flowing.
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Doug McDermott
Bench
13.5
Low
2.5
0.8
0.3
0.3
7.80
Movement shooting remained his calling card, although Miami’s defensive attention limited his usual off-ball effectiveness and reduced clean perimeter opportunities.
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Edmond Sumner
Bench
13.7
Low
2.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
8.00
Used primarily as an athletic depth option on the perimeter. His minutes centered on defensive activity and transition energy rather than offensive creation.
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Alize Johnson
Bench
0.0
Low
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
Did not record statistics during the series and remained outside the primary playoff rotation.
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TEAM TOTALS
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240.0
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100.8
36.5
22.5
14.8
422.77
Indiana leaned heavily on Brogdon’s playmaking, Warren’s scoring and Turner’s rim protection, but struggled to consistently generate efficient offense against Miami’s defensive pressure during the four-game series.
