The 1994–95 NBA season was the Pacers' 19th season in the National Basketball Association, and 28th season as a franchise. After appearing in their first Conference Finals, the Pacers improved their fortunes by adding point guard Mark Jackson, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers during the off-season. The move would pay off as the Pacers got off to a solid 14–6 start, then went on a 7-game winning streak in February, as they won their first Division title since joining the NBA. The Pacers finished the season first place in the Central Division with a 52–30 record, as Rik Smits had a career year as he averaged 17.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Reggie Miller averaged 19.6 points per game, led the team with 195 three-point field goals, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, and selected for the 1995 NBA All-Star Game, which was his first All-Star appearance since 1990. Small forward Derrick McKey provided the team with 13.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Second-year forward Antonio Davis played just 44 games due to a back injury.