15 Years Ago: Franchise's Second Win in NBA Finals
1 / 25Today marks the 15th anniversary of the second NBA Finals win in franchise history. On June 16, 2000, the Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 120-87 at the Fieldhouse in Game 5 of the 2000 NBA Finals. Jalen Rose led the Pacers with 32 points and future Hall of Famer Reggie Miller chipped in with 25 on 7-of-12 shooting while going a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line. Lakers Center Shaquille O’Neal posted a double-double of 35 points and 11 rebounds, his fifth straight double-double of the series.