Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Tyrese Haliburton
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ESPN broadcaster and self-professed Knicks loyalist Stephen A. Smith got the opportunity to share his thoughts on New York's devastating Game 1 loss in Madison Square Garden. The outspoken sportscaster did not hold back as he trashed the Knicks in what he described as a "disgusting" performance.
With just over six minutes left in the fourth quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the New York Knicks were up 17 on the Indiana Pacers. With 2:51 left, after New York had already coughed up some of that lead,
Rebounding is a part of the battle in the paint. Indiana has struggled on the glass in the playoffs while the Robinson-led Knicks have been beasts. Indiana has to focus on keeping New York off the glass and getting easy putback buckets.
While the Knicks are known for the stellar play in the clutch from Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton has had his fair share of signature moments in the postseason, and Indiana's conditioning puts them in a ripe spot to upset the Knicks.
The Indiana Pacers are relishing in their opportunity to troll the New York Knicks after their stunning 138-135 overtime victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
New York Knicks' Josh Hart says this year's playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers is a totally different situation.
Eastern Conference finals are a matchup straight out of the 1990s, but the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers also have fresh beef to bicker over. New York and Indiana have faced off in the postseason eight times,
The Pacers defeated the Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.