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Reggie Miller’s intensity has been key In the Pacers’ playoff run. PACERS Continued from B8

will have to maintain this level of iifitensity, because the Knicks are warriors who have proven that giving up and giving in is not in their creed. The seven-game battle royal with the Miami Heat in the previous round possibly took some of the stint from the normally tenacious New York attack, but if the Pacers continue to get contributions from a number of sources it’s going to be hard for the low-scor-ing Knicks to compete. “They have very good post-up players. We were ill prepared for their intensity at the start of the game'.'The game was Very/vfery easy for the Pacers tonight. They were a very good offensive team last year but they are by far the best offensive team in the East this year,” said Knicks head coach Jeff Van Gundy. Dale Davis has raced out of the blocks like a man on a mission. He dominated the backboards and was very aggressive both offensively and defensively. Rik Smits came out and scored 10 first-quarter points and put Patrick Ewing on his heels defensively. Reggie Miller was Reggie Miller and hit

big shots everytime the Knicks mounted a run. Mark Jackson did his usual outstanding job of distributing the ball but added a lethal three-point shooting attack that helped cripple the Knicks. Jalen Rose got it going in the second half and helped hold off New York. . But then there was the “X” factor. That’s right. Last year it was Marcus Camby for the Knicks, this year it appears that Austin Croshere could emerge as the unexpected contributor that cpuld help propel the Pacers over the top. Austin played an ail arpqna great game. His number one job is to keep Camby off the boards, which is a tough assignment for anyone. Austin played great defense, rebounded well, and gave good all around effort,” said Bird. While the Pacers have gotten off to a good start, the Knicks are certain to intensify the battle. “We played very good. Focused and executed well. We talked about taking care of business before the game, during practice, and we came out with life, intensity, energy - which all spell a win,” said Pacers guard Mark Jackson.

‘Racing for Scholars’ ' Fifty youngster* from the 100 Black Men Scholastic Track ft Field program were selected to participate in the Oldsmoblle Indy 500 “Racing for Scholars” event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The youngsters were treated with an all you can eat buffet, their private suite and gifts Including ■ camera, flashlight and their picture taken with the Pace Car. Oldamobile also awarded the 100 Black Men a $1,500 check to go toward their mentoring program. IPS schools 14, 27, 37, 81, 102, 105 and 106 took part in the program.

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