the 1998 playoffs
After disposing of the Cavaliers and Knicks in the playoffs, Indiana entered a much-anticipated meeting with the Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers entered the series with confidence after splitting the four regular season games against the two-time defending champs. After dropping two close games in Chicago, the Pacers made Memorial Day Weekend memorable with two thrilling wins in front of a supportive home crowd at Market Square Arena. Miller, whose playoff heroics have defined his fine career, scored 13 of his 28 points in the final 4 and a half minutes of the 107-105 Game 3 win, despite a sprained ankle. His miraculous three-pointer with 2.7 seconds remaining in Game 4 gave the Pacers a 96-94 victory.
The home team held serve in the next two games, setting up a Game 7. In a classic performance by both teams, the Pacers held a 72-69 lead with less than nine minutes to play. The Bulls, who would go on to win their third straight NBA title, clamped down defensively, dominating the boards. Scottie Pippen hit a couple of big shots down the stretch to end the Pacers' season 88-83.
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they gloss over it, but Jalen Rose was ejected in game 5 of this series, for getting up off the bench, Pacers won but lost Game 6 when Rose was suspended.