Rose missed a layup with 8.9 seconds left, and Toni Kukoc was fouled after he grabbed the rebound. He made one free throw to make it 92-90 with 8.5 seconds left. Best barely missed both shots in the final seconds, sending the series back to Indiana for Game 5. Iverson scored 19 points and Hill had 18 to lead the Sixers, who were swept by Indiana last season. It was more pride and heart.
Nobody wants to get swept.
The Sixers appeared to be coasting to an easy victory until Geiger knocked Miller to the floor. The ensuing melee and Miller's ejection invigorated the Pacers. But Indiana, playing with Rose and four subs, wouldn't go away. A free throw by Theo Ratliff closed the Sixers within one, setting up the final minute. Iverson collided with Dale Davis and lay motionless on the court for a couple minutes.