Pacers Defeat Knicks in Game 7

Pacers Come Back to Win 97-95

Olajuwon and Miller Lead the Way

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 97-95 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 21, 1995. The Pacers trailed by 10 points with less than 10 minutes to play, but Reggie Miller scored 8 points in 9 seconds to lead the comeback win. Hakeem Olajuwon led the Pacers with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while Patrick Ewing led the Knicks with 28 points.

The Pacers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals, where they lost to the Orlando Magic in four games. The Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs.

The Pacers-Knicks series was one of the most memorable in NBA history. The two teams played seven close games, with the Pacers winning four of them. Miller's performance in Game 1 was one of the most iconic moments in the series. He scored 8 points in 8.9 seconds to give the Pacers a 105-103 win.

The Pacers' victory was a major upset. The Knicks were the defending Eastern Conference champions and had a better record than the Pacers during the regular season. However, the Pacers were able to overcome the odds and win the series thanks to their strong defense and the leadership of Miller and Olajuwon.