Reggie Miller has always been a symbol of loyalty and excellence for the Indiana Pacers. He spent his entire 18-year NBA career wearing a Pacers jersey, and his dedication to the franchise has made him a beloved figure in Indiana.
Miller was present during the Indiana Pacers’ clash against the New York Knicks. At the time, Indiana was enjoying a 2-0 lead in the series, and the atmosphere inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric. For Miller, the chance to witness his former team potentially push further ahead in the series was irresistible. His appearance drew an emotional response from the home crowd.
As soon as Reggie Miller was recognized in the arena, fans rose to their feet and showered him with a warm standing ovation. It was a heartfelt moment that highlighted the bond between the Pacers legend and the Indiana fanbase.
Reggie Miller receives a standing ovation from the Indiana crowd during Game 3 of Pacers-Knicks 🔥🙌
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The game itself seemed to be going in Indiana’s favor through three quarters. By the end of the third quarter, the Pacers were in command with a 20-point lead. However, the script flipped later.
Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a masterful performance in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 points on his own. In contrast, the entire Indiana Pacers team combined for just 20 points in the same period. This dominant effort from Towns led the New York Knicks to erase the 20-point deficit and ultimately steal the win on Sunday night, cutting the Pacers’ series lead to 2-1.
Reggie Miller’s Long-Standing Disdain For The Knicks
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In 2024, Reggie Miller revealed his feelings about the Knicks during an appearance on The Mark Jackson Show. He criticized the franchise and its fans, calling them “frontrunners.”
“This is why I cannot stand the Knicks. To me, they’re frontrunners. They think that they’re God’s gift to basketball. Don’t front run when you guys are up, and then you guys want to talk stuff. There’s 30 seconds left on the clock, and then you’re finally gonna win the game. That’s when the chants start,” Miller said.
The last time these two franchises met in the Eastern Conference Finals was a quarter-century ago. Back in 2000, with Miller still leading the way, the Pacers defeated the Knicks in six games to reach the NBA Finals. Now, fans hope that this current Indiana team can capture the same spirit and again emerge victorious against their old rivals.
