The New York Knicks made a historical Jalen Brunson announcement during their series opener against the Indiana Pacers.

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 Indiana Pacers made history in Game 1 against the New York Knicks. Indiana became the first team since 1998 to win a playoff game after trailing by nine or more points in the final minute of the fourth quarter or overtime.

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,

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was a tightly contested battle until the fourth quarter, when the New York Knicks caught fire and built a commanding 17-point lead at one point over the Indiana Pacers.