Epic NBA Rivalry Rekindled: Pacers vs. Knicks Set for Eastern Conference Finals Showdown
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The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are set to face off in the Eastern Conference finals, reigniting their storied NBA rivalry. The article highlights key moments from their past playoff encounters, including Reggie Miller's iconic performances and confrontations involving John Starks and Spike Lee. The Pacers' recent record-setting performance against the Knicks in Game 7 of the previous year's Eastern Conference semifinals adds to the anticipation for the upcoming series.
Key Points
The Pacers and Knicks have met eight times in the postseason, with notable moments involving Reggie Miller, Spike Lee, and others.
Reggie Miller's iconic performances include scoring 25 points in the fourth quarter of Game 5 in 1994 and his 8-point, 9-second flurry in Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals.
John Starks was ejected for headbutting Miller during a 1993 playoff game.
Larry Johnson's four-point play in Game 3 of the 1999 Eastern Conference finals was crucial for the Knicks.
The Pacers set an NBA playoff record for field goal percentage in Game 7 of the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals against the Knicks.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 26 points in their record-setting victory and wore a sweatshirt referencing Reggie Miller's choke sign to Spike Lee during the postgame conference.
