January 21, 1994. The Pacers visit the Bulls. Michael Jordan is no longer there, and Scottie Pippen holds the team at arm’s length, supported by the main rookie of the Bulls: Toni Kukoc.
Without Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson’s men nevertheless achieve great things, and they remain thus on 15 victories in a row at home! In the newspapers, Reggie Miller announces that he is determined to end this series.
And the Pacers shooter thinks he can do it when he scores his shot 0.8 seconds from the end to allow the Pacers to lead 95-93.
He even allows himself to entertain the public by greeting them theatrically. ” I don’t know if he was saluting, or if he was showing us his behind but we got our revenge... will quip Phil Jackson.
After Reggie Miller’s basket, Chicago has the last possession. ” We just wanted to score. Not necessarily win Phil Jackson will explain. But Toni Kukoc decides otherwise…
” I was only the 4th option on the system. Scottie’s pass was perfect. I took the shot. There is nothing exceptional. As for Reggie Miller, he will have to swallow his pride: “ As you may have noticed, a match is never over until the buzzer has sounded.“
