Following a bitter match in the first round of the 1993 NBA Playoffs, the Knicks and Pacers squared off once again in 1994, this time in the Eastern Conference Finals. Now helmed by head coach Larry Brown, the new-look Pacers added Derrick McKey, rookie forward Antonio Davis, Byron Scott and Haywoode Workman to a core of Reggie Miller, Dale Davis and Rik Smits.

Meanwhile, the Knicks had lofty expectations of winning the NBA title, following the sudden retirement of Michael Jordan in October of 1993. After losing Doc Rivers to a knee injury in December, the team acquired Derek Harper from Dallas on January 6, 1994 to provide a defensive-minded veteran presence at point guard. Behind head coach Pat Riley, the Knicks continued to be led by Patrick Ewing, forwards Charles Smith, Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason along with key reserves John Starks, Hubert Davis and Greg Anthony.

This week, Chris and Ben jump down the rabbit hole and revisit an NBA Classic, Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers.

On The Line is hosted by Chris Wendelken and Ben Craw.

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