Brooklyn pulled even in the Eastern Conference First Round 2-2 with a 96-87 win over Indiana keyed by Miller's solid outing. "Take away Miller, and we'd have won this thing," said Indiana coach Coach Hitch. "It was a very close game most of the way, and he was the one that put Brooklyn over the top. I thought we had the right game plan and executed well. What's sad is that I don't know what we'd do differently next time, except for hoping for a more mortal performance by him."

Brooklyn coach Bob was happy for the win, but concerned about the team's play. "I didn't think this was a very good team win. Our players seemed tempted to sit around and watch Miller do his stuff. That was enough for the win today, but on another day maybe Miller will be injured or our opponents can counter him, and we'll need the rest of the players to step up as well."

Brooklyn was led by Miller (14 points, 8 assists, 4 steals), Lee (13 points, 14 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks), Alves (17 points, 8 boards, 2 assists, 2 blocks). Indiana was led by Sigler (25 points, 6 boards, 1 assists, 5 blocks), Wade (21 points, 12 boards, 0 assists, 3 blocks), Mack (8 points, 13 assists, 3 steals).

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