Indiana Pacers top scorers of 2024: Pascal Siakam leads the offensive charge

The Indiana Pacers enjoyed an impressive 2023/24 campaign, finishing 6th in the Regular Season and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to a dominant Boston Celtics side. With such a strong season, many Pacers players delivered excellent scoring performances. Below, basketscores.com looks back at the top scorers of the Indiana Pacers in 2024.

Indiana Pacers top scorers of 2024

The list is based on official statistics, ranked by total points (including points per game).

5. Bennedict Mathurin (856 points, 14.5 PPG)

Mathurin had a highly impressive 2023/24 season. At the beginning of 2024, during the 2024 All-Star Game held in Indianapolis (the Pacers' home arena), he won the Rising Stars MVP award after scoring 13 points in the final to help his team secure victory. Unfortunately, Mathurin suffered a serious injury in early March 2024 and missed the remainder of the season. However, in the games he played, he maintained consistent form, averaging 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, along with a 37.4% three-point shooting rate.

This season, Mathurin proved to be one of the NBA’s best young players at drawing fouls. He consistently attacked the basket and embraced contact, creating many opportunities at the free-throw line. He also showed strong finishing ability with both hands and good body control in the air, making him a reliable scoring option when Tyrese Haliburton attracted defensive attention. Despite often playing as a secondary offensive option, he still ranked among the team’s top five scorers.

4. Aaron Nesmith (877 points, 12.2 PPG)

In the 2023/24 season, Nesmith developed into one of the league’s most effective 3-and-D players. He frequently guarded the opponent’s top scorers, from quick guards to larger forwards, showing an aggressive and fearless style of play. This was a breakthrough year for him, placing him fourth on the team in scoring.

Statistically, Nesmith averaged 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, with an efficient 49.6% field goal percentage and 41.9% from three-point range. After Mathurin’s injury in March 2024, his role became even more important. He served as a defensive anchor, helping the Pacers overcome the Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks to reach the Eastern Conference Finals, partly offsetting the scoring loss from Mathurin.

3. Pascal Siakam (872 points, 21.3 PPG)

Siakam led the team in points per game, although he ranked third in total points. It is important to note that he only joined the Pacers in early 2024. He brought versatility and championship experience, along with strong scoring ability in the paint and from mid-range.

His presence reduced defensive pressure on Haliburton, creating more space for the team’s offense. Siakam averaged 21.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, with an efficient 54.9% field goal percentage. Despite joining mid-season, he quickly became a key figure in the team’s run to the conference finals.

2. Myles Turner (1,313 points, 17.1 PPG)

Second place goes to Myles Turner, who delivered an outstanding season. He averaged 17.1 points per game (1,313 total points in 77 games), with a 52.4% field goal percentage, 35.8% from three-point range, and 1.9 blocks per game. Turner was a crucial defensive presence, protecting the rim against opposing attacks.

In the Playoffs, he performed even better, shooting 45.2% from three-point range. His pick-and-pop combination with Tyrese Haliburton became one of the team’s most effective offensive strategies. With Turner anchoring the center position, the Pacers maintained both pace and strength in the paint.

1. Tyrese Haliburton (1,389 points, 20.1 PPG)

Although his scoring numbers were only slightly higher than Turner’s, Tyrese Haliburton was the team’s most important player and one of the top point guards in the world. He led the league with 10.9 assists per game and set a new Pacers record for total assists in a season (752).

Despite dealing with a mid-season hamstring injury that affected his shooting, Haliburton continued to lead the team to the Eastern Conference Finals. In the Playoffs, he averaged 18.7 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. With him on the court, the Pacers’ offense became more fluid and unpredictable. He was the driving force behind the team’s fast-paced, high-scoring style, setting the foundation for future success.

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