Congrats Pacers

 

Associated Press. Pacers v Knicks, 19 May 2024.

It's been a long time for Pacers fans to have something to celebrate in the Playoffs. While this season has had some promising and exciting games including a run to the first In-Season Tournament championship, there's nothing like a Game 7 victory over the New York Knicks in the Garden. Twenty-nine years ago, Reggie Miller scored his famous eight points in nine seconds to overcome the Knicks (see YouTube from 7 May 1995). Back then I was nearing my summer break at the end of my junior year at college, enjoying the extended playoff run and games in the city.

I've been a Pacers fan for a very long time. I had season tickets in the season when they made the run to the 2000 NBA Finals. I've seen them play games way back at Market Square Arena, and in the current stadium Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I've said "hey" to Larry Bird while he (and I) were having lunch at the historic Indianapolis City Market across the street from the stadium (and my former work at a bank in downtown Indy back in the day). I'm a little biased but it is one of the best basketball venues in the country.

This years team has been incredibly fun to watch. I hope they have a long and exciting run in the tank, as I think this year's team is worthy of a championship run. So congrats to the Pacers, setting some history in the Garden and hopefully another long run in the Playoffs to the NBA Championship.