Sports · Basketball · published 2026-08-29 · via Sports Illustrated

Knicks, Heat, and Bucks Rank as Pacers' Top Rivalries

The Indiana Pacers' biggest rival is the New York Knicks, whom they beat in consecutive playoff series in 2024 and 2025. The article also ranks the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks as other top rivals due to playoff history and bad blood. These matchups have featured dramatic moments and intense fan engagement.

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The Pacers-Knicks rivalry spans three distinct eras, with Reggie Miller's 1990s theatrics—including his 8-points-in-9-seconds outburst and targeting Spike Lee—setting the tone. Indiana holds a 30-24 edge in playoff games and a 5-3 series record, with recent wins in 2024 and 2025 adding modern chapters. The 2024 series featured Andrew Nembhard's clutch 31-footer to avoid a 3-0 deficit, while 2025 saw Tyrese Haliburton's stepback three and

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