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21 years ago today: Reggie Miller's 8 points in 9 seconds

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Two decades ago, Reggie Miller was one of the most hated men in New York.

Saturday marks the 21st anniversary of Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals, where in the space of under 20 seconds, Miller turned a 105-99 Knicks lead with 18 seconds left into a 107-105 Indiana Pacers victory.

After hitting the initial catch-and-shoot three, the true highlight is stealing Anthony Mason's inbound pass, brazenly retreating behind the arc, and hitting another one to tie the game.

Miller sealed the win with two free throws and the Pacers would go on to beat the Knicks in seven games, revenge from the previous season when New York beat Indiana in the Eastern Conference Finals. The eight points in nine seconds remains the calling card of Miller's Hall of Fame career.

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