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It was a brutal day for New York Knicks fans — especially the die-hards. The Knicks dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers, and Stephen A. Smith took it hard. Visibly frustrated, he let loose with a fiery rant on First Take, saying the loss made him feel physically ill. […]

On Wednesday evening, the Indiana Pacers went up 1-0 in their Eastern Conference Finals series vs the New York Knicks with a thrilling come from behind victory in overtime. The Pacers hit six straight threes down the stretch of regulation, capped off by a deep two pointer by Tyrese Haliburton that bounced to the heavens […]

The New York Knicks hosted an Eastern Conference Final game for the first time in 25 years. They earned their spot here, defeating the Detroit Pistons in the first-round and upsetting the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But the conference finals are a different beast altogether — and that was proven on Wednesday […]

Tyrese Haliburton didn’t need pyrotechnics or a choreographed celebration to announce his presence. He just needed a smile and one legendary line: “It’s gotta be the shoes,” per ESPN. That line, delivered coolly to reporters postgame, echoed louder than any trash talk he could’ve cooked up. With one quote, Haliburton linked himself to a sacred […]

Madison Square Garden was electric for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and not just because of the on-court heroics. Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater to send the game to overtime stole the show, but it was his taunt and Timothée Chalamet’s sideline response that added a splash of Hollywood to the drama, per FoxSports. With […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a shocking Game 1 win in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. While many credit the players, Tim Legler credits Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle. There was a specific move the head coach made that Legler thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. “Another thing that was big in this […]

The Indiana Pacers once again won in epic fashion during the playoffs, and this time, it was the New York Knicks who had to face their fate. Before the Pacers secured the win, they had to make their comeback in the fourth quarter, where they were down nine points with less than a minute remaining. […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off one of the most incredible comebacks in NBA playoff history on Wednesday night. The Pacers were taking on the New York Knicks on the road in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Knicks led by 14 points with under three minutes to go, but Indiana came back and […]

The Indiana Pacers did what they’ve done throughout the entire run of the playoffs in Game 1 against the New York Knicks, and that’s come back at the last minute after being down and win. It was another epic ending for the Pacers, as they were down nine points with 52 seconds left in regulation, […]

Even NBA legend Magic Johnson couldn’t help but chime in on the spectacle, calling it “one of the best games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs” on social media. In what is already being hailed as one of the greatest games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers pulled off an unforgettable comeback to snatch […]

Tyrese Haliburton sank a long step-back two at the buzzer to force overtime, capping the Indiana Pacers’ shocking 17-point comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. With just seven seconds remaining and the Knicks clinging to a two-point lead, Haliburton sprinted up the court, attacked […]

Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers had a memorable night at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Pacers looked as though they were circling down the drain, as they trailed the New York Knicks by 14 points with under three minutes left in the fourth period of their Game 1 matchup in the Eastern Conference […]

Reggie Miller’s eight points in eight seconds is etched in New York Knicks history for all the wrong reasons—but what happened tonight might be just as painful. In one of the franchise’s most brutal playoff collapses, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead and squandered a golden opportunity to take control of […]

The Indiana Pacers pulled off one of the most improbable playoff comebacks in franchise history Wednesday night, stunning the Knicks on the road 138-135 in overtime to open the Eastern Conference Finals. But while Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith lit up the Garden, fans back in Indiana had their hearts fixed on someone else—Jim Irsay, […]

After draining a game-tying three to force overtime in the Indiana Pacers’ 138-135 win against the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton gave Reggie Miller a fitting tribute. He did Miller’s famous choke sign from Game 5 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks. […]

The Indiana Pacers drew first blood in the Eastern Conference Finals, outlasting the New York Knicks 138–135 in an overtime thriller at Madison Square Garden. But the buzz didn’t end with the final score. It was Tyrese Haliburton’s fiery celebration, and Rick Carlisle’s reaction to it, that lit up the postgame interview. No time left […]

The Indiana Pacers have become one of the stories of the playoffs this season, coming back from deficit after deficit to get improbable win after improbable win. On Wednesday night, they pulled off their best Houdini act of the bunch, coming back from down 14 points with less than three minutes to go to beat […]

After Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton’s dad went face-to-face with Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo seconds after Game 5 in the first round, John Haliburton was banned from attending Pacers games for the foreseeable future. However, after his son dramatic overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals did not disappoint as 48 minutes was not enough time to settle this thrilling matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. The Knicks pulled away in the fourth quarter to go up by as many as 17 points, and they led by 14 with under […]

The 2024-25 Indiana Pacers just never say die. In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks seemed to be in full control as they looked to take a 1-0 lead in the series. However, the Pacers stormed all the way back to escape with […]

The Indiana Pacers made NBA playoff history, breaking a 27-year trend in a 138-135 overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Tyrese Haliburton sent the series opener into overtime after the Pacers erased a 14-point deficit with under three minutes left in regulation. Indiana also forced the […]

The Indiana Pacers did the unthinkable, coming from a near-impossible deficit in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to win 138-135 in overtime. But for much of the game, it appeared the Knicks were in complete control. They actually held a 14-point lead with under three minutes to go, and an eight-point lead with […]

The Indiana Pacers made history on Wednesday night with an improbable comeback win over the New York Knicks. Rick Carlisle’s squad overcame a 14-point deficit with 2:51 remaining to claim a 138-135 overtime win in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith led the insane comeback while teaming up for […]

The Eastern Conference Finals got started with an absolute bang as the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks just played the game of the season. Game 1 of the series went down on Wednesday night in New York, and it was an absolute thriller. The majority of the game was tight, but it looked like […]

The Indiana Pacers sparked “#YesCers” reactions across the internet. All after executing an epic ending against the New York Knicks to open the Eastern Conference Finals. The visitors inside Madison Square Garden once trailed by 14 with less than three minutes to play. Tyrese Haliburton delivered a circus basket followed by a choking gesture to […]

The rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks is one of the best in the NBA and goes back through decades of playoff battles. On Wednesday night, the latest edition of Pacers-Knicks in the playoffs got underway in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams went back and forth in […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals more than delivered as the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers went to overtime. The Pacers overcame a big deficit in the final couple of minutes, and Tyrese Haliburton hit an insane shot at the buzzer to send the game into OT. What made it crazier is that […]

In the NBA playoffs, anything can happen. The Eastern Conference finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will be full of surprises. But what isn’t surprising is the enthusiasm of NBA legend and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal. On Wednesday, Shaq couldn’t contain himself during a stirring halftime performance by the “Queen of Hip […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks got underway on Wednesday, reigniting an age old rivalry that was at it’s peak when Pacers great Reggie Miller was roaming the  court. But if this is a rivalry renewed, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wasn’t shy about his thoughts on […]

The Indianapolis Colts are reeling from the passing of owner Jim Irsay at 65. But before he left this earth, he had one final wish.  He posted on X his hopes that the Indiana Pacers and owner Herb Simon would become NBA champions right before his death. “Go PACERS. Good luck to Herb, the entire […]

The Eastern Conference Finals are underway as the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are doing battle at Madison Square Garden in New York. Neither of these teams were expected to make it this far, but they are now both just four wins away from going to the NBA Finals. The first quarter of action […]

The New York Knicks are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000. They’re set to face a familiar foe – the team that eliminated them from the playoffs both last season and in the first June of the millennium. After defeating the Detroit Pistons in six games and taking out the […]

The Indiana Pacers enter Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as one of two teams who made it back to the third round in back-to-back seasons. Both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana hope that they can change the result from last season. Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best performers in […]

The upcoming Eastern Conference Finals clash between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks is too close to call. The Pacers have ridden a blistering end to the regular season all the way to the ECF, and their series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games shows that they have a much more well-oiled […]

The New York Knicks will host the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes Mikal Bridges could be the swing factor in the series. Speaking on NBA Today, Windhorst pointed to Bridges’ scoring as a major key to New York’s […]

The NBA Conference Finals tip off this week, and while most coverage leans on data and matchups, ESPN took an unconventional route. In a recent breakdown, ESPN’s Neil Paine blended analytics with astrology, using horoscopes to assess playoff synergy ahead of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The 2025 Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers is a collision of contrasting styles, legacies, and ambitions. While both teams have earned their place with gritty defense and timely offense, one glaring vulnerability could tip the scales: Indiana’s persistent struggles on the glass. For the Knicks, this is the crack […]

The New York Knicks have earned their place in the Eastern Conference Finals through resilience, clutch play, and a revamped, more talented roster. Yet beneath the surface of this impressive playoff run lies a critical vulnerability that the Indiana Pacers must exploit if they hope to reach the NBA Finals: the Knicks’ tendency for slow […]

The Eastern Conference Finals are just about set to get underway, and the series features a couple of teams that we didn’t expect to see. The Indiana Pacers will be going up against the New York Knicks. When the playoffs rolled around, everyone expected the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers to make it to this […]