Knicks–Pacers rivalry
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The Knicks–Pacers rivalry is a basketball rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The rivalry started in 1977 and quickly became one of the most bitter in NBA history. They met in the playoffs 6 times from 1993 to 2000, fueling a rivalry epitomized by the enmity between Pacer Reggie Miller and prominent Knick fan Spike Lee. Miller likened it to the Hatfield–McCoy feud,[1] and The New York Times said in 1998 that it was "as combustible as any in the league".[2] There is a mutual level of respect for both teams consistently demonstrating effort, grit, and physicality during each encounter.
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First meeting | February 9, 1977 Pacers 110, Knicks 109 |
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Latest meeting | May 19, 2024 Pacers 130, Knicks 109 |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 241 |
All-time series | 121–120 (NYK) |
Regular season series | 100–95 (NYK) |
Postseason results | 25–21 (IND) |
Longest win streak | NYK W10 |
Current win streak | IND W2 |
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The rivalry gave Miller the nickname "The Knick-Killer".[3][4] His clutch performances were frequently followed by jabs at Lee like the choke sign, adding fuel to the rivalry. The rivalry was briefly renewed during the 2013 NBA playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, with Indiana winning in 6 games. The rivalry was then renewed once again during the 2024 NBA playoffs in the Eastern Conference Semifinals following the Pacers upsetting the Knicks in game 7.