THE STORY
In Game 7 of the 1999–2000 NBA Eastern Conference Finals on June 2, 2000, at Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks center Patrick Ewing missed a potential game-winning finger roll layup in the final seconds against the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers secured an 88–79 victory, clinching the series 4–2 and advancing to the NBA Finals. This miss marked the end of Ewing's tenure with the Knicks, as he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics later that offseason.
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WHY IT MATTERS
Ewing's missed layup is a defining moment in Knicks history, symbolizing the team's struggles in critical playoff situations and leading to significant roster changes in the subsequent offseason.