With All-Stars Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton now leading the way, take a moment to revisit the history of a rivalry that helped shape the NBA's Eastern Conference.

The NBA has some of the biggest rivalries in sports, but one of the most underrated may be Pacers vs. Knicks. During the 1990s, Indiana and New York met so often in the playoffs it felt like an annual tradition,

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the New York Knicks during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP

Like Bon Jovi before them, the New York Knicks are only halfway there. No matter what happens in their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Indiana Pacers, this year is a historic campaign for the Knicks,