Pacers and Knicks Set to Reignite Historic Rivalry in Eastern Conference Finals
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are set to face off in the Eastern Conference finals, reviving a storied rivalry filled with iconic NBA moments. Past playoff encounters between the teams have featured intense moments such as John Starks' headbutt on Reggie Miller in 1993, Miller's 25-point fourth quarter in 1994, and his legendary 8 points in 9 seconds in 1995. These historical highlights set the stage for what promises to be another thrilling series.
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The Pacers and Knicks have a long history of playoff matchups, with eight previous encounters.
Notable moments include John Starks' headbutt on Reggie Miller in 1993, which led to Starks' ejection and a Pacers win.
Reggie Miller's 25-point fourth quarter in 1994 helped the Pacers win Game 5 against the Knicks, taunting Spike Lee in the process.
Miller's 8 points in 9 seconds during Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals is remembered as one of the most dramatic comebacks in NBA history.
The upcoming series in the Eastern Conference finals is anticipated to add to the storied rivalry between the Pacers and Knicks.
