Ghosts of Game 6 Favor Knicks, but They're Old, Too

But there was a flip side to the classic Knicks-Pacers playoff battles of the mid-1990s often remembered for Miller's shooting heroics that tormented Spike Lee and deflated Madison Square Garden. The Knicks broke a few hearts in Indianapolis, as well,Anthony scored 28 points and the Knicks avoided elimination in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 85-75 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 on Thursday night. Reserves J.R. Smith and Chris Copeland each had 13 points for the Knicks, whoWith two series on the brink of ending Thursday night, we began in New York City where the Knicks tried to ward off doom from the Pacers, who had a 3-1 advantage. With George Hill out, the Pacers were forced to start D.J. Augustin against fellow formerDespite an ugly game, the Knicks stayed alive against the Pacers. Meanwhile, the Spurs closed out the Warriors Thursday night.The Golden State Warriors' thrilling playoff run is over. The Spurs pulled away late for a 94-82 win to knock out the Warriors in six games. Elsewhere, the Knicks won an ugly one to force Game 6 against the Pacers.
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