Reggie Miller 8 Points in 9 Seconds (1995 vs Knicks)
Eight points in 8.9 seconds: Reggie Miller's legendary Game 1 comeback against the Knicks.
On May 7, 1995, Reggie Miller scored eight unanswered points in 8.9 seconds in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 107–105 victory in regulation.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Reggie Miller (#31)
- Team
- Indiana Pacers
- Opponent
- New York Knicks
- Tournament
- 1995 NBA Playoffs – First Round
- Points scored
- 8
- Time elapsed
- 9 seconds
- Significance
- Overtime-winning comeback; widely regarded as the greatest individual playoff run in NBA history
Lore & Background
With 18.7 seconds remaining and the Pacers trailing 105–99, Miller took the inbound pass from Mark Jackson, made a 3-pointer, stole the inbound pass from Anthony Mason, dribbled back behind the arc and tied the game with another 3, stunning the crowd at Madison Square Garden. On the ensuing possession, Knicks guard John Starks was fouled by Sam Mitchell. Starks missed both free throws, and although Patrick Ewing managed to get the offensive rebound, his shot was just a bit long and hit the back rim. Miller got the rebound and was fouled with 7.5 seconds left. He made both free throws. Trailing by 2, New York had one last chance to win the game but failed to get a shot off, giving the Pacers a shocking 1–0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Reader's Guide
This moment is widely remembered as one of the greatest clutch performances in NBA playoff history, cementing Miller's reputation as the 'Knick Killer' and showcasing his precision three-point shooting under pressure.
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