The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have a storied history as rivals in the NBA playoffs, particularly during the 1990s. From the 1992-93 through 1999-2000 seasons, the two teams faced each other six times in the playoffs, with each team winning three series.
In 1993, the Knicks defeated the Pacers 3-1 in the first round of the playoffs. The Knicks, led by coach Pat Riley, were the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Pacers, the eighth seed, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the Knicks.
