17 points super big reversal, throat tribute to Reggie Miller, the excitement of the Eastern Conference Finals

On May 22, in the Eastern Conference Finals G1, the Knicks and the Pacers fought fiercely at Madison Square Garden. In the first quarter, the Pacers took the lead and scored a 9-2 climax, but the Knicks Brunson stepped up and led the team to end the first quarter with a 2-point advantage. The Pacers quickly adjusted the second quarter, regaining the initiative 8-2 in a wave. Connex immediately responded to a 13-1, gaining the upper hand again, and the Pacers entered the locker room at a 7-point disadvantage in the halftime.

The side changes again, the game is in a stalemate, and the offensive efficiency of both sides has declined. The Knicks always maintained a slight lead. However, entering the fourth quarter, the situation suddenly changed. The Knicks were like a ignited gunpowder barrel, and burst out a 16-1 super attack wave, instantly widening the score difference to 17 points. The Pacers seemed to be in a desperate situation, and the balance of victory seemed to have completely tilted towards the Knicks.

Just when everyone thought the game was about to lose suspense, Smith stood up, shot out of the three-point line, and made 5 three-pointers in succession. Then, Anunobi made a foul, but made one of two free throws, and the Pacers were 2 points behind. With the last few seconds left in the game, Halliburton took decisive action against the Knicks players' strict defense! The basketball drew a wonderful arc in the air, and then bounced the frame and fell into the net! The magical stomp in the line for 2 points, dragging the game into overtime, and Madison Square Garden fell into silence. In overtime, Nemhard made a layup, while Toppin responded with a powerful dunk. At the last moment of the game, the Knicks missed the tie and the Pacers finally completed a super big reversal of 17 points with a score of 138-136, winning the Eastern Conference Finals G1. After Halliburton hit the tie goal, he made an action that made the Knicks fans excited - a throat lock gesture. This action is a tribute to the "Miller Moment" created by Pacers legendary star Reggie Miller in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals. At that time, with 8.9 seconds left in the final moments of the game, Miller scored 8 points in a row, helping the Pacers reverse the Knicks 107-105, completing a miracle in basketball history. Now Halliburton uses the same gesture to pay tribute to the legend, while also announcing that his own era may be coming.

Full game, Halliburton made 12 of 23 shots, 4 of 12 of 3 points, scored 31 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 interruption. Knicks Brunson also performed bravely, making 15 of 25 shots, scoring 43 points, 1 rebound and 5 assists. According to statistics, since the 21-22 season, Brunson has scored 9 playoff games of 40+, with the most in the same period. Although his performance is perfect, it is difficult to hide the regret of the team's loss. In addition, Towns also performed well, making 11 of 17 shots, contributing 35 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 break and 1 hat. After the game, when asked whether Halliburton's throat lock gesture meant that history would repeat, Towns said: "The Knicks will not repeat the same mistakes, we will create our own history." In the next game, the Knicks will inevitably adjust their tactics and make a comeback. The Pacers will continue to attack higher targets with this reversal momentum. What do you think about this?