Miller likened it to the hatfieldmccoy feud, and the new york times said in 1998 that it was as combustible as any. He struggled from the outside for most of the game, during which he went 7 for 18, but he. What an opener to these nba finals now allen iverson. Eighteen years to the day, the sharpshooting reggie miller scored eight points in nine seconds to lift the indiana pacers. The film, which will be shown march 14, highlights the knickspacers rivalry and focuses on miller s performance in the 1995 playoffs. But reggie miller was a phenomenal basketball player, and whenever he laced em up in madison square garden, he elevated his game even more, and it became almost like performance art. Relive what was one of the greatest performances in nba history. The story behind reggie miller s 8 points in 9 seconds talking about history of game 1 of the 1995 eastern conference semi finals between the knicks and pacers. Reggie miller stuns the crowd in a huge playoff game. Anniversary of reggie millers 8 points in 9 seconds game. On may 7, 1995, reggie miller shocked madison square garden with an unbelievably clutch closing stretch to steal a. Reggie miller stuns msg with 8 points in 9 seconds. Reggie poured in over 25,000 points during his career in the nba. For the 20th anniversary of that moment, reggie shared his memories of the night.
Over the course of his career, miller scored 25,279 points, with an average of 18. Now comes the 25th anniversary of reggie miller ripping the heart our of knicks fans scoring 8 points 9 seconds. Eight points in nine seconds on may 7, 1995, miller scored eight points in 8. Thing was, cheryl didnt say it to be mean, but, damn, 105 points in one. Cole anthony says getting drafted by knicks would be. Then reggie miller went off with one of the signature highlights of his career, scoring 8 points in 9 seconds. In game 1 of the 1995 conference semifinals, reggie miller scored 8 points in 8. It was may 7, 1995, and the knicks and pacers were facing off in game 1 of a second.
Remembering reggie millers legendary 8 points in 9 seconds may. Reggie miller not impressed by 8 points in 9 seconds, fans are. Indiana pacers guard reggie miller celebrates at the end of the pacers. Earl watson, hes like, you come to phoenix, you and dbook, two. On may 7, 1995, reggie miller shocked madison square garden with an unbelievably clutch closing stretch to steal a 107105 victory. There is no 30 for 30 on 47 minutes and 51 seconds from may 7, 1995. Larry bird and bill laimbeer have genuinely hated each other for over 30 years. Reggie miller 8 points in 9 seconds opencourtbasketball. Millers eight points in the last eighteen seconds of the game brought the. The host knicks had the game in hand, up 10599 with 18.
Nba on espn allen iverson steps over tyronn lue facebook. Miller born january 3, 1964 is a former basketball player. Indianas reggie miller, remembered as one of the great clutch performers of his generation, is the star of an espn documentary, winning time. Reggie miller was one of the greatest shooters in the history of basketball.
With moments to go in game 1, and facing a seemingly insurmountable deficit of 10599, miller scored eight points in 8. Espn, celebrating its 30 years on air, is doing big things with its 30 for 30 documentaries, and this one may be my favorite so far. Twentyfive years ago today, reggie miller score 8 points. Before taking his seat in the booth just a couple of feet away, miller walked over to lee. Reggie miller missing from hall of fame finalists the. On may 7, 1995, indiana pacers guard reggie miller put on one of the nbas most legendary performances, scoring 8 points in 9 seconds against john starks and the new york. He was better than his stats, but not as good as his reputation.
Leading the pacers over shaq and the magic 1995 ecf game 6, 36 points duration. The story behind reggie millers 8 points in 9 seconds. Remembering reggie millers legendary 8 points in 9. Inside madison square garden when reggie miller s 8 points in 8. Reggie recalls his eight points in nine seconds indiana. Miller, who shot near 90 percent from the free throw line that season, makes the first free throw. I give them an offensive scripture, a defensive scripture and a 30second timeout on life. What miller did may have been the greatest oneman comeback in the history of the nba.
Inside madison square garden when reggie millers 8 points. Spike lee and reggie miller, 18 years later the new york. Known for his legendary 8 points in 9 seconds heroics against knicks in an playoffs game. Reggie miller produced 41 points, including 18 in a 7 12minute stretch of the fourth quarter, but point guard travis best hit the winning 3 from the left corner with 16 seconds to go. She was formerly a sideline reporter for nba games on tnt sports and also works for nba tv as a reporter and analyst, having worked previously as a sportscaster for abc sports, tbs sports, and espn. Theres a funny anecdote in which reggie, when he was a kid, boasts that he had just scored 40 points only to learn that his sister had just scored 105. Reginald wayne miller born august 24, 1965 is an american retired professional basketball player who played his entire 18year national basketball association nba career with the indiana pacers. That thrilling feat against the new york knicks 20 years ago isnt reggie miller s favorite memory of being a pacer.
His amazing play at the end of games became known as miller time. The knickspacers rivalry started in 1977 and quickly became one of the most bitter in nba history. Miller scored 33 points in the second half, which is still the school record. Watch reggie miller score 8 points in 9 seconds 18 years. Knicks fans havent forgotten game 1 of the knickspacers playoff series in 1995 when reggie miller scored 8 points in 18. In game 1 of a series against the knicks, miller scored 8 points in 18.
Reggie miller was made for the bright lights of new york. Miller was 7 for 18 from the floor, starks 8 for 17. Reggie miller singlehandedly crushed the hearts of knick fans multiple times. On may 7, 1995, reggie miller scored eight points in 8. Reggie semitries to block ewing and doesnt get within three feet of blocking ewing. Four players were tied the top this list with 30 seven points, most recently done by new york. It was the second year of jordan not being in the league because he had. Inside madison square garden when reggie millers 8 points in 8. Twentyfive years ago today, reggie miller score 8 points in 9. Contact indystar deputy sports editor nat newell at 317 4446182 or nat. On may 7, 1995, reggie miller scored eight points in nine seconds to lead. One sunday afternoon in the playoffs, reggie miller scored 8 points against the knicks in the last 9 seconds 8. Dubbed the knick killer, miller once scored 8 points in 8. Greg abbott pushed back the opening of gyms until may 18 so the.
Miller was the first indiana pacer to start in an nba allstar game, first doing so in 1995. The book of basketball by bill simmons the breaks of the game by david. Miller was known for his precision threepoint shooting, especially in pressure. It was 25 years ago today that the pacers reggie miller scored 8 points in 9 seconds to beat. I have always loved reggie miller and this was just amazing. She was also head coach and general manager of the wnbas phoenix mercury. They met in the playoffs 6 times from 19932000, fueling a rivalry epitomized by the enmity between reggie miller and prominent knick fan spike lee. Reggie miller, a sharpshooter for the pacers who retired in 2005, is in his first year of eligibility for the hall of fame. On may 7, 1995, reggie miller scored eight points in nine seconds to lead the pacers to a stunning 107105 victory over the new york knicks in game 1 of the eastern conference semifinals. Hes established a new standard for points scored by a player making his debut in the finals until wednesday night. Get the latest updated stats and splits for shooting guard reggie miller on espn. For the 20th anniversary of that moment, reggie shared.
Reggie recalls his eight points in nine seconds indiana pacers. May 7, 20 today is reggie millers 18th anniversary of 8 points in 8. A season on the court with the nbas best shooter and sharpest tongue miller, reggie on. Compare reggie miller to other players michael jordans last dance viewers guide has brought all of our information on michael jordan, the 199798 bulls and the 199798 nba season together on one page for easy reference. On may 7, 1995, indiana pacers guard reggie miller put on one of the nbas most legendary performances, scoring 8 points in 9 seconds.
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