Dorian Finney-Smith's Salute: A Gesture of Respect and Resilience

Reggie Miller was the ultimate clutch shooter, a trash-talking assassin who lived for big moments. But no moment was deadlier than his INSANE 8 points in 8.9 seconds against the Knicks in the 1995 NBA Playoffs!
Let’s break down one of the craziest, most savage clutch performances in NBA history!
The Pacers trailed 105-99 with 18.7 seconds left. Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden were already celebrating… until Reggie happened!
✅ Step 1: Three-Pointer π―
– Pacers inbound the ball to Miller
– Quick pull-up three … SPLASH! π₯
– Score: 105-102 Knicks
✅ Step 2: The Steal & ANOTHER Three! π±
– Knicks inbound to Anthony Mason
– Miller jumps the pass, steals it, runs back to the arc… BAM! ANOTHER THREE!
– 105-105… in just 3.2 SECONDS!
✅ Step 3: Free Throw Icing π§
– Knicks panic, John Starks misses two free throws
– Miller gets fouled, calmly drains BOTH free throws
– Pacers now lead 107-105
– Knicks rush a final shot… MISS!
– Pacers WIN after trailing by 6 points with 9 seconds left!
Miller stared down Spike Lee and the entire MSG crowd, holding up 8 fingers to show them what just happened.
This was payback for years of trash talk between Miller & Spike Lee, who sat courtside running his mouth every game.
That night, Reggie shut the Knicks down and cemented his legend as the most cold-blooded shooter of his era!
π 2nd most three-pointers in playoff history (320) at retirement
π₯ 25+ PPG in 5 different playoff runs
π Had 57 career playoff games with 20+ points!
π¨ Known as the “Knick Killer” for years of clutch daggers!
Reggie Miller wasn’t just a great shooter—he was an absolute assassin in the biggest moments.
What do YOU think? Is Miller still the most cold-blooded clutch shooter ever? Drop your thoughts below! ππ₯