Reggie Miller had a classic night, scoring 39 points in a 103-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Miller was 13-19 from the floor, 3-5 from 3-point land and a perfect 10-10 from the line, outplaying rival Kobe Bryant who scored just 12 points.

The Pacers improved to 32-31, as Rick Carlisle's team attempts to will themselves into the playoffs, despite playing withouth Jermaine O'Neal and Ron Artest.

Miller announced several weeks ago that this would be his final season in the NBA. This nationally televised performance gave Pacers' fans yet another memory to file away about Miller who since 1987 has given the city of Indianapolis brilliant clutch performance, upon brilliant clutch performance.

The Pacers had hoped that this would be the year Miller would finally get a ring.

He was with the Pacers in 2000, a Larry Bird led team that battled the Lakers in six games. The title was the first for Shaquille O'Neal and Bryant.

The Pacers season essentially ended after the suspensions were given in the aftermath of the brawl in Detroit. Miller was one of the suspended parties, despite being a peacekeeper.