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Knicks–Pacers rivalry

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Knicks–Pacers rivalry

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, and The New York Times said in 1998 that it was "as combustible as any in the league". The rivalry gave Miller the nickname "The Knick-Killer". 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, and again in the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Fans of both teams refer to the rivalry as the "Hicks vs. Knicks", arising from the contrasting fanbases and media portrayals of the two teams, with the Pacers often being associated with a "small town" image and the Knicks representing the "big city" of New York City.

Infobox

First meeting
February 9, 1977Pacers 110, Knicks 109
Latest meeting
May 31, 2025Pacers 125, Knicks 108
Next meeting
December 18, 2025
Meetings total
252
All-time series
126–126
Regular season series
102–96 (NYK)
Postseason results
30–24 (IND)
Longest win streak
NYK W10
Current win streak
IND W1

Tables

1976–77
1976–77
Season
1976–77
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Tie2–2
Notes
As part of the merger with the American Basketball Association (ABA), the Indiana Pacers join the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are placed in the Western Conference and the Midwest Division.
1977–78
1977–78
Season
1977–78
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks5–3
1978–79
1978–79
Season
1978–79
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks7–5
1979–80
1979–80
Season
1979–80
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Tie9–9
Notes
Pacers are moved to the Eastern Conference and the Central Division.On February 20, 1980, Pacers beat the Knicks 131–86, their largest victory against the Knicks with a 45–point differential.
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
1976–77
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Tie2–2
As part of the merger with the American Basketball Association (ABA), the Indiana Pacers join the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are placed in the Western Conference and the Midwest Division.
1977–78
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks5–3
1978–79
Tie
2–2
Knicks, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks7–5
1979–80
Pacers
4–2
Pacers, 2–1
Pacers, 2–1
Tie9–9
Pacers are moved to the Eastern Conference and the Central Division.On February 20, 1980, Pacers beat the Knicks 131–86, their largest victory against the Knicks with a 45–point differential.
1980–81
1980–81
Season
1980–81
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–2
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Pacers12–11
1981–82
1981–82
Season
1981–82
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Pacers15–13
1982–83
1982–83
Season
1982–83
Season series
Tie
Season series
3–3
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Pacers18–16
1983–84
1983–84
Season
1983–84
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Tie20–20
1984–85
1984–85
Season
1984–85
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks24–22
1985–86
1985–86
Season
1985–86
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks28–24
Notes
Knicks win 11 home games in a row against the Pacers.
1986–87
1986–87
Season
1986–87
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks30–27
1987–88
1987–88
Season
1987–88
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks33–29
1988–89
1988–89
Season
1988–89
Season series
Knicks
Season series
5–0
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–0
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks38–29
Notes
On December 20, 1988, Knicks beat the Pacers Knicks 141–113, their most points scored in a game against the Pacers.Knicks record their first season series sweep against the Pacers and finish with a winning record at Indiana for the first time.
1989–90
1989–90
Season
1989–90
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks41–30
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
1980–81
Pacers
3–2
Pacers, 2–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers12–11
1981–82
Pacers
3–2
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 2–1
Pacers15–13
1982–83
Tie
3–3
Knicks, 2–1
Pacers, 2–1
Pacers18–16
1983–84
Knicks
4–2
Knicks, 3–0
Pacers, 2–1
Tie20–20
1984–85
Knicks
4–2
Knicks, 3–0
Pacers, 2–1
Knicks24–22
1985–86
Knicks
4–2
Knicks, 3–0
Pacers, 2–1
Knicks28–24
Knicks win 11 home games in a row against the Pacers.
1986–87
Pacers
3–2
Knicks, 2–1
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks30–27
1987–88
Knicks
3–2
Knicks, 2–0
Pacers, 2–1
Knicks33–29
1988–89
Knicks
5–0
Knicks, 3–0
Knicks, 2–0
Knicks38–29
On December 20, 1988, Knicks beat the Pacers Knicks 141–113, their most points scored in a game against the Pacers.Knicks record their first season series sweep against the Pacers and finish with a winning record at Indiana for the first time.
1989–90
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 3–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks41–30
1990–91
1990–91
Season
1990–91
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks43–32
1991–92
1991–92
Season
1991–92
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks46–33
Notes
One game was played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
1992–93
1992–93
Season
1992–93
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks49–34
1993 Eastern Conference First Round
1993 Eastern Conference First Round
Season
1993 Eastern Conference First Round
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks52–35
Notes
1st postseason series.
1993–94
1993–94
Season
1993–94
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–0
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks56–35
1994 Eastern Conference Finals
1994 Eastern Conference Finals
Season
1994 Eastern Conference Finals
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–3
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks60–38
Notes
2nd postseason series.Knicks win 11 home games in a row against the Pacers.Knicks go on to lose 1994 NBA Finals.
1994–95
1994–95
Season
1994–95
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks63–39
1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals
1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season
1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–3
at New York Knicks
Tie, 2–2
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks66–43
Notes
3rd postseason series.
1995–96
1995–96
Season
1995–96
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks69–44
1996–97
1996–97
Season
1996–97
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks72–45
1997–98
1997–98
Season
1997–98
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 1–0
Overall series
Knicks73–47
1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals
1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season
1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 3–0
Overall series
Knicks74–51
Notes
4th postseason series.
1998–99
1998–99
Season
1998–99
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks75–53
1999 Eastern Conference Finals
1999 Eastern Conference Finals
Season
1999 Eastern Conference Finals
Season series
Knicks
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 2–1
Overall series
Knicks79–55
Notes
5th postseason series.Final games Pacers played at Market Square Arena.Knicks go on to lose 1999 NBA Finals.
1999–2000
1999–2000
Season
1999–2000
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks81–57
Notes
Pacers open Conseco Fieldhouse (now known as Gainbridge Fieldhouse).One game was played on Christmas.
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
1990–91
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks43–32
1991–92
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks46–33
One game was played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
1992–93
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks49–34
1993 Eastern Conference First Round
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks52–35
1st postseason series.
1993–94
Knicks
4–0
Knicks, 2–0
Knicks, 2–0
Knicks56–35
1994 Eastern Conference Finals
Knicks
4–3
Knicks, 3–1
Pacers, 2–1
Knicks60–38
2nd postseason series.Knicks win 11 home games in a row against the Pacers.Knicks go on to lose 1994 NBA Finals.
1994–95
Knicks
3–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks, 2–0
Knicks63–39
1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Pacers
4–3
Tie, 2–2
Pacers, 2–1
Knicks66–43
3rd postseason series.
1995–96
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks69–44
1996–97
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks72–45
1997–98
Pacers
2–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 1–0
Knicks73–47
1998 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Pacers
4–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 3–0
Knicks74–51
4th postseason series.
1998–99
Pacers
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks75–53
1999 Eastern Conference Finals
Knicks
4–2
Knicks, 2–1
Knicks, 2–1
Knicks79–55
5th postseason series.Final games Pacers played at Market Square Arena.Knicks go on to lose 1999 NBA Finals.
1999–2000
Tie
2–2
Knicks, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks81–57
Pacers open Conseco Fieldhouse (now known as Gainbridge Fieldhouse).One game was played on Christmas.
2000 Eastern Conference Finals
2000 Eastern Conference Finals
Season
2000 Eastern Conference Finals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 3–0
Overall series
Knicks83–61
Notes
6th postseason series.Pacers go on to lose 2000 NBA Finals.
2000–01
2000–01
Season
2000–01
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks85–63
2001–02
2001–02
Season
2001–02
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks86–65
2002–03
2002–03
Season
2002–03
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks87–68
2003–04
2003–04
Season
2003–04
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks88–71
Notes
Pacers finish with the best record in the league (61–21).
2004–05
2004–05
Season
2004–05
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks90–73
2005–06
2005–06
Season
2005–06
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks92–75
2006–07
2006–07
Season
2006–07
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks93–77
Notes
Pacers finish with a winning record in New York for the first time since the 1980 season.
2007–08
2007–08
Season
2007–08
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–0
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks93–81
Notes
Pacers record their first season series sweep against the Knicks.
2008–09
2008–09
Season
2008–09
Season series
Knicks
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 1–0
Overall series
Knicks95–82
Notes
Knicks win the season series for the first time since the 1996 season and finish with a winning record at Indiana in the regular season for the first time since the 1994.
2009–10
2009–10
Season
2009–10
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks97–84
Notes
On January 3, 2010, Knicks beat the Pacers 132–89, their largest victory against the Pacers with a 43–point differential.
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
2000 Eastern Conference Finals
Pacers
4–2
Knicks, 2–1
Pacers, 3–0
Knicks83–61
6th postseason series.Pacers go on to lose 2000 NBA Finals.
2000–01
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks85–63
2001–02
Pacers
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks86–65
2002–03
Pacers
3–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks87–68
2003–04
Pacers
3–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks88–71
Pacers finish with the best record in the league (61–21).
2004–05
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks90–73
2005–06
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks92–75
2006–07
Pacers
2–1
Pacers, 1–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks93–77
Pacers finish with a winning record in New York for the first time since the 1980 season.
2007–08
Pacers
4–0
Pacers, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks93–81
Pacers record their first season series sweep against the Knicks.
2008–09
Knicks
2–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks, 1–0
Knicks95–82
Knicks win the season series for the first time since the 1996 season and finish with a winning record at Indiana in the regular season for the first time since the 1994.
2009–10
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks97–84
On January 3, 2010, Knicks beat the Pacers 132–89, their largest victory against the Pacers with a 43–point differential.
2010–11
2010–11
Season
2010–11
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks99–86
2011–12
2011–12
Season
2011–12
Season series
Knicks
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks101–87
Notes
Knicks record their 100th win against the Pacers.Knicks finish with a winning record at home against the Pacers for the first time since the 2001 season.
2012–13
2012–13
Season
2012–13
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks103–89
2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals
2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season
2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 3–0
Overall series
Knicks105–93
Notes
7th postseason series.
2013–14
2013–14
Season
2013–14
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 1–0
Overall series
Knicks106–95
2014–15
2014–15
Season
2014–15
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–0
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks106–99
2015–16
2015–16
Season
2015–16
Season series
Pacers
Season series
3–0
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks106–102
Notes
Pacers record their 100th win against the Knicks.
2016–17
2016–17
Season
2016–17
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks109–103
Notes
Pacers win 12 home games in a row against the Knicks.
2017–18
2017–18
Season
2017–18
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks110–105
2018–19
2018–19
Season
2018–19
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–0
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks110–109
2019–20
2019–20
Season
2019–20
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 1–0
Overall series
Tie111–111
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
2010–11
Tie
2–2
Tie, 1–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks99–86
2011–12
Knicks
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks101–87
Knicks record their 100th win against the Pacers.Knicks finish with a winning record at home against the Pacers for the first time since the 2001 season.
2012–13
Tie
2–2
Knicks, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks103–89
2013 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Pacers
4–2
Knicks, 2–1
Pacers, 3–0
Knicks105–93
7th postseason series.
2013–14
Pacers
2–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 1–0
Knicks106–95
2014–15
Pacers
4–0
Pacers, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks106–99
2015–16
Pacers
3–0
Pacers, 1–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks106–102
Pacers record their 100th win against the Knicks.
2016–17
Knicks
3–1
Knicks, 2–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks109–103
Pacers win 12 home games in a row against the Knicks.
2017–18
Pacers
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks110–105
2018–19
Pacers
4–0
Pacers, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks110–109
2019–20
Pacers
2–1
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks, 1–0
Tie111–111
2020–21
2020–21
Season
2020–21
Season series
Knicks
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks113–112
2021–22
2021–22
Season
2021–22
Season series
Tie
Season series
2–2
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 2–0
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks115–114
2022–23
2022–23
Season
2022–23
Season series
Knicks
Season series
3–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Knicks, 2–0
Overall series
Knicks118–115
Notes
On April 9, 2023, Pacers beat the Knicks 141–136, their most points scored in a game against the Knicks.
2023–24
2023–24
Season
2023–24
Season series
Pacers
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Tie, 1–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 1–0
Overall series
Knicks119–117
Notes
Pacers lose the inaugural 2023 NBA Cup.
2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals
2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season
2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–3
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 3–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 3–0
Overall series
Knicks122–121
Notes
8th postseason series.
2024–25
2024–25
Season
2024–25
Season series
Knicks
Season series
2–1
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 1–0
at Indiana Pacers
Tie, 1–1
Overall series
Knicks124–122
2025 Eastern Conference Finals
2025 Eastern Conference Finals
Season
2025 Eastern Conference Finals
Season series
Pacers
Season series
4–2
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 2–1
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Overall series
Tie126–126
Notes
9th postseason series.Pacers go on to lose 2025 NBA Finals.
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Overall series
Notes
2020–21
Knicks
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks113–112
2021–22
Tie
2–2
Knicks, 2–0
Pacers, 2–0
Knicks115–114
2022–23
Knicks
3–1
Tie, 1–1
Knicks, 2–0
Knicks118–115
On April 9, 2023, Pacers beat the Knicks 141–136, their most points scored in a game against the Knicks.
2023–24
Pacers
2–1
Tie, 1–1
Pacers, 1–0
Knicks119–117
Pacers lose the inaugural 2023 NBA Cup.
2024 Eastern Conference Semifinals
Pacers
4–3
Knicks, 3–1
Pacers, 3–0
Knicks122–121
8th postseason series.
2024–25
Knicks
2–1
Knicks, 1–0
Tie, 1–1
Knicks124–122
2025 Eastern Conference Finals
Pacers
4–2
Pacers, 2–1
Pacers, 2–1
Tie126–126
9th postseason series.Pacers go on to lose 2025 NBA Finals.
Regular season games
Regular season games
Season
Regular season games
Season series
Knicks
Season series
102–96
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 66–32
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 64–36
Postseason games
Postseason games
Season
Postseason games
Season series
Pacers
Season series
30–24
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 18–10
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 20–6
Postseason series
Postseason series
Season
Postseason series
Season series
Pacers
Season series
6–3
at New York Knicks
Pacers, 4–2
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 2–1
Notes
Eastern Conference First Round: 1993Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1995, 1998, 2013, 2024Eastern Conference Finals: 1994, 1999, 2000, 2025
Regular and postseason
Regular and postseason
Season
Regular and postseason
Season series
Tie
Season series
126–126
at New York Knicks
Knicks, 84–42
at Indiana Pacers
Pacers, 84–42
Season
Season series
at New York Knicks
at Indiana Pacers
Notes
Regular season games
Knicks
102–96
Knicks, 66–32
Pacers, 64–36
Postseason games
Pacers
30–24
Knicks, 18–10
Pacers, 20–6
Postseason series
Pacers
6–3
Pacers, 4–2
Pacers, 2–1
Eastern Conference First Round: 1993Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1995, 1998, 2013, 2024Eastern Conference Finals: 1994, 1999, 2000, 2025
Regular and postseason
Tie
126–126
Knicks, 84–42
Pacers, 84–42
· Individual Records › Top Scorers (Regular Season)
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Patrick Ewing
Team
Knicks
Points
1,319
GP
57
PPG
23.1
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Reggie Miller
Team
Pacers
Points
1,231
GP
67
PPG
18.4
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Herb Williams
Team
Pacers/Knicks
Points
691
GP
52
PPG
13.3
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Bill Cartwright
Team
Knicks
Points
608
GP
33
PPG
18.4
5
5
Rank
5
Player
Rik Smits
Team
Pacers
Points
601
GP
45
PPG
13.4
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Chuck Person
Team
Pacers
Points
567
GP
26
PPG
21.8
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Billy Knight
Team
Pacers
Points
508
GP
26
PPG
19.4
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Mark Jackson
Team
Pacers/Knicks
Points
481
GP
46
PPG
10.5
9
9
Rank
9
Player
Jermaine O'Neal
Team
Pacers
Points
476
GP
25
PPG
19.0
10
10
Rank
10
Player
Carmelo Anthony
Team
Knicks
Points
445
GP
18
PPG
24.7
Rank
Player
Team
Points
GP
PPG
1
Patrick Ewing
Knicks
1,319
57
23.1
2
Reggie Miller
Pacers
1,231
67
18.4
3
Herb Williams
Pacers/Knicks
691
52
13.3
4
Bill Cartwright
Knicks
608
33
18.4
5
Rik Smits
Pacers
601
45
13.4
6
Chuck Person
Pacers
567
26
21.8
7
Billy Knight
Pacers
508
26
19.4
8
Mark Jackson
Pacers/Knicks
481
46
10.5
9
Jermaine O'Neal
Pacers
476
25
19.0
10
Carmelo Anthony
Knicks
445
18
24.7
· Individual Records › Top Scorers (NBA Playoffs)
1
1
Rank
1
Player
Reggie Miller
Team
Pacers
Points
808
GP
35
PPG
23.1
2
2
Rank
2
Player
Rik Smits
Team
Pacers
Points
591
GP
35
PPG
16.9
3
3
Rank
3
Player
Patrick Ewing
Team
Knicks
Points
526
GP
28
PPG
18.8
4
4
Rank
4
Player
Jalen Brunson
Team
Knicks
Points
392
GP
13
PPG
30.2
5
5
Rank
5
Player
John Starks
Team
Knicks
Points
368
GP
23
PPG
16.0
6
6
Rank
6
Player
Allan Houston
Team
Knicks
Points
322
GP
17
PPG
18.9
7
7
Rank
7
Player
Pascal Siakam
Team
Pacers
Points
289
GP
13
PPG
22.2
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Tyrese Haliburton
Team
Pacers
Points
275
GP
13
PPG
21.2
8
8
Rank
8
Player
Charles Oakley
Team
Knicks
Points
275
GP
23
PPG
12.0
Rank
Player
Team
Points
GP
PPG
1
Reggie Miller
Pacers
808
35
23.1
2
Rik Smits
Pacers
591
35
16.9
3
Patrick Ewing
Knicks
526
28
18.8
4
Jalen Brunson
Knicks
392
13
30.2
5
John Starks
Knicks
368
23
16.0
6
Allan Houston
Knicks
322
17
18.9
7
Pascal Siakam
Pacers
289
13
22.2
8
Tyrese Haliburton
Pacers
275
13
21.2
8
Charles Oakley
Knicks
275
23
12.0

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