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Knicks vs. Pacers: Ranking Rivalry's Top Five Moments, From Reggie Miller's 'Choke' to John Starks' Headbutt

  • The Knicks and Pacers renewed their long-standing rivalry in the 2025 Eastern Conference finals after back-to-back playoff matchups.
  • The rivalry follows a history of intense series marked by injuries, key moments like Miller's clutch performances, and physical confrontations such as Starks' headbutt.
  • This postseason, the Pacers lead the league in 3-point shooting at 40.6 percent and play at a faster pace than the Knicks, who have struggled against Indiana's streakiness.
  • Reggie Miller scored 25 points in a critical fourth quarter in past encounters, including a memorable Game 5 where he taunted Spike Lee with a choke sign, fueling the rivalry’s intensity.
  • The current series suggests a closely matched contest with implications for both teams to overcome past disappointments and secure a rare conference title berth.
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Newsday broke the news in United States on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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