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'I own this city': Reggie Miller unfazed by Knicks fans in New York

Reggie Miller called Game 2 of the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks series Wednesday night for TNT in Madison Square Garden, the site of Miller's biggest career highlights.

What does Miller expect from Knicks fans?

"I'm looking forward to the atmosphere. People ask me, 'Aren't you worried going back to New York City?" he said on TNT's pregame show before Game 2. "I own this city, so why would I be worried?"

Actor Ben Stiller had a little something to say to Miller.

Reggie Miller moments in Madison Square Garden

June 1, 1994: Miller scores 25 points in the fourth quarter

The Pacers trail 70-58 entering the fourth quarter, and Knicks super fan Spike Lee is giving Miller a choke sign. Miller scores 25 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 39 and lead Indiana to a 93-86 victory, then he repays Lee with a choke sign for everyone to see.

May 7, 1995: Miller scores 8 points in 8.9 seconds in closing seconds

The Pacers trail 105-99 with 18.7 seconds remaining as they inbound the ball at halfcourt. Then …

Mark Jackson finds Miller at the left wing, who drains a 3-pointer with 16.4 seconds left.

∎ Miller steals an errant inbounds pass and hits another 3 to tie the score with 13.2 seconds left.

∎ The Pacers foul the Knicks' John Starks on the inbound pass, but he misses both free throws.

∎ New York's Patrick Ewing winds up with the offensive rebound but misses, and Miller is fouled by Starks on ensuing rebound with 7.5 seconds to go.

∎ Miller makes both free throws.

∎ The Knicks don't get a shot on their final possession, and the Pacers win 107-105.

Spike Lee welcomes Reggie Miller to New York

Knicks super fan and film director Spike Lee had his customary courtside seat Wednesday and brought a couple of keepsakes.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Reggie Miller calls Pacers vs. Knicks game at Madison Square Garden