 Complete the following phrase:  By virtue of the previous years 7-game series between the two teams, the Knicks and Pacers were now rivals, but the Pacers had yet to answer their foes last two playoff series wins. The Pacers addressed their need for a point guard by acquiring former Knick Mark Jackson from the Los Angeles Clippers. Indiana also stepped up their game. Smits enjoyed his best NBA season, averaged career highs of 17.9 points and 7.7 rebounds, Miller continued to lead the team with 19.6 points per game with a .415 3-point percentage 15th in the league and a .897 free throw percentage 4th in the league and was a starter in the 