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Indiana PacersPacers' Rick Carlisle makes tough Jalen Brunson admission after Game 3 collapse

After surrendering a 20-point advantage in Game 3’s 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle revealed what led to his team’s breakdown, which had plenty to do with Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson. Brunson finished with 23 points on 6-of-18 shooting and went a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. […]

Indiana PacersPascal Siakam gets brutally honest about what doomed Pacers in Game 3

With the Indiana Pacers having gone up by 20 in the first half of Game 3, it looked like they were on their way to taking a 3-0 series lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Knicks stayed in the game and chipped into their lead heading into the […]

Indiana PacersRick Carlisle reveals what caused Pacers' embarrassing Game 3 meltdown

The Indiana Pacers looked like they were on their way to taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals over their sworn rival, the New York Knicks. They took a 20-point lead in the first half and capitalized on the Knicks’ lifelessness. Alas, even with Jalen Brunson in foul trouble for a […]

Indiana PacersPacers HC Rick Carlisle breaks silence on Aaron Nesmith's concerning injury

Rick Carlisle provided an injury update on Aaron Nesmith after the Indiana Pacers’ 106-100 loss to the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night. Nesmith suffered an ankle sprain midway through the third quarter, trying to pass the ball out to a teammate. However, he turned his right […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Tom Thibodeau gets real about playoff basketball after avoiding 3-0 deficit

The New York Knicks kept their playoff hopes alive with a gutsy 106-100 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Down 2-0 in the series and trailing by 20 points in the second quarter, the Knicks fought back to avoid a devastating 3-0 deficit. Things looked bleak early. The […]

Indiana PacersTyrese Haliburton, Pacers get roasted after Game 3 chokejob vs. Knicks

Fans did not hold back on Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers for losing Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks in stunning fashion. The Pacers boasted a 20-point lead in the second quarter, leading by 13 at halftime. However, the Knicks kept making more plays in the second half […]

New York KnicksSkip Bayless' honest Knicks ECF prediction amid Pacers' Game 3 dominance in 1st half

Skip Bayless decided to make a strong declaration while watching Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers on Sunday night. The Knicks trailed 2-0 heading into Game 3 after dropping their first two games at home. They needed a win on the road to take the series […]

Indiana PacersFans question NBA's Roy Hibbert post before Pacers-Knicks Game 3

The Indiana Pacers are in the Eastern Conference Finals for the second consecutive season, and this year might be their best shot at making it to the NBA Finals since last doing so in 2000. They are up 2-0 on the New York Knicks and are up by double digits in the third quarter of […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Aaron Nesmith exits Game 3 vs. Knicks with apparent injury

Aaron Nesmith suffered an apparent leg injury during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. The injury took place during the midway point of the third quarter as the Pacers led by double-digits. Nesmith had possession of the ball as he drove to the paint and passed […]

Indiana PacersWatch Pacers mascot posterize Shaq

The Indiana Pacers couldn’t wait to throw it down inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse Sunday. At least Pacers mascot Boomer felt that way once Shaquille O’Neal entered the picture. The NBA legend O’Neal was sitting courtside dressed in his broadcast suit ahead of the NBA Playoffs battle. However, a man working with Boomer snuck behind O’Neal with  […]

New York KnicksKnicks fan Stephen A. Smith reveals Karl-Anthony Towns concern amid 2-0 series deficit

The New York Knicks lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals 138-135 after an all-time performance from Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. Tom Thibodeau and New York entered Game 2 looking to even up the series at one game apiece, but the Knicks failed to close the game yet again and lost 114-109. […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Pascal Siakam reveals the reason for his 39-point Game 2 outing

As the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in Game 2, 114-109, to take a 2-0 series lead, Friday night was highlighted by the impeccable performance from star Pascal Siakam. With Siakam’s special performance for the Pacers, he would speak after the game about what led to the outing, and it wasn’t the questionable […]

Indiana PacersTyrese Haliburton's immediate reaction to Game 2 Pacers win vs. Knicks

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is a happy man right now. Haliburton helped lift his team to not one, but two wins at Madison Square Garden over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals. Haliburton had a strong message following his club’s second consecutive victory in the series Friday. "Tyrese… I owe you […]

New York KnicksKnicks' Karl-Anthony Towns' optimistic outlook on 0-2 deficit vs. Pacers

Karl-Anthony Towns is refusing to let doubt creep in. Even as the New York Knicks face an intimidating 0-2 deficit against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Towns remains optimistic. Speaking to reporters after the Game 2 loss, the star big man delivered an upbeat message. “What did I told y’all about with […]

New York KnicksPaul Pierce trolls Knicks after Pacers win Game 2

The New York Knicks dropped the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at home, falling behind 2-0 to the Indiana Pacers. They stayed within reach in both contests but failed to close out either game, putting themselves in a tough spot as the series heads to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Games 3 and 4. […]

Indiana PacersCharles Barkley, Tyrese Haliburton push to lift Pacers ban on dad

The Indiana Pacers edged out the New York Knicks 114-109 on Friday, grabbing a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals as the series now moves back to Indianapolis. Game 3 is set for Sunday, and if Charles Barkley and the Inside the NBA crew has their way, Tyrese Haliburton’s father will be courtside to […]

Indiana PacersTyrese Haliburton joins LeBron James, Clyde Drexler in rare history

The Indiana Pacers won a stunning Game 2 in New York against the Knicks, officially taking a 2-0 series lead heading back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4. Tyrese Haliburton was at the center of the Pacers victory, joining LeBron James and Clyde Drexler in a rarely seen feat. The Pacers could not have […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Rick Carlisle pumps brakes on Game 3 home-court advantage

The Indiana Pacers will be feeling great about themselves after pulling out another win at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 lead over the New York Knicks. The Pacers didn’t need all of the heroics in Game 2 that they did in Game 1, but they still needed to survive in the final minutes […]

New York KnicksKarl-Anthony Towns benching explained by Tom Thibodeau

Karl-Anthony Towns, Tom Thibodeau, and the New York Knicks shockingly dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, setting the stage for an interesting series now in Indianapolis. Thibodeau benched Towns for a significant portion of the fourth quarter, leading to many questions about the end of the game. Karl-Anthony Towns […]

New York KnicksJalen Brunson makes Knicks playoff history with Game 2 performance vs. Pacers

Jalen Brunson accomplished a historic feat during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Going into Game 2, Brunson achieved 18 30-point games throughout his playoff career with the Knicks since 2023. His elite scoring ability allowed him to quickly go up the ranks […]

Indiana PacersPacers HC Rick Carlisle gushes about 'special' Pascal Siakam Game 2 performance

Head coach Rick Carlisle had high praises for Pascal Siakam after his dominant performance in the Indiana Pacers’ Game 2 victory over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. In 33 minutes of action, Siakam finished with a stat line of 39 points, five rebounds, three assists, and a steal. […]

Indiana PacersMagic Johnson celebrates Pacers' Pascal Siakam for 39-point game vs. Knicks

The Indiana Pacers are on a roll. After watching Tyrese Haliburton almost deliver an all-time embarrassment with a premature Game 1 choke gesture, Rick Carlisle’s squad has been cruising, going up 2-0 against the New York Knicks at Maddison Square Garden on the way to a pair of contests back home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They’ve […]

New York KnicksFans in shambles after Knicks drop to 2-0 vs. Pacers

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks fought to defend homecourt but now find themselves facing a 2-0 series deficit after losing Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Knicks hoped to get one game back in the series after their brutal collapse in the overtime loss […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Pascal Siakam dominates Knicks with 23-point 1st half

The Indiana Pacers are playing with house money on Friday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals after stealing Game 1 with an incredible 138-135 comeback win in overtime. That gave Indiana the opportunity to take Game 2 and go back home up 2-0 in the series. Unfortunately for the Pacers, they have […]

Indiana PacersPacers fans go wild after Indiana inserts Tony Bradley into Game 2 vs. Knicks

The Indiana Pacers entered Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks looking to go up 2-0 in the series. Tyrese Haliburton and Co. stole Game 1 138-135 in Madison Square Garden thanks to a historic comeback. In a playoff rematch from last season, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has approached […]

Indiana PacersPascal Siakam sets new personal record in Game 2 vs. Knicks

Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers are going head-to-head with Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. After stealing Game 1 on the road, Indiana remains hungry and is looking to steal a second game going back to Indianapolis for Games 3 and 4 […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton reveals the one autograph he needs to get

.Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been a big WWE fan his whole life. He even made an appearance at a WWE event last summer where he ran into New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. The two All-Stars rekindled their rivalry in the Eastern Conference Finals in one of the greatest postseason comebacks the league […]

Indiana PacersPacers star Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend gets savage on IG after Game 1 vs. Knicks

The New York Knicks could not have lost Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in a worse way, and Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend let them know about it. One day after the Indiana Pacers’ thrilling victory in Madison Square Garden, the influencer had all the ammunition she needed to take a shot at the Big […]

San Francisco 49ers49ers' Brock Purdy drops Pacers-Knicks hint amid Tyrese Haliburton mania

The Iowa State men’s basketball team watched a once promising campaign turn to dust due to injury troubles, while the football Cyclones enjoyed arguably their best season ever but missed out on a momentous Playoff berth after a blowout loss to Arizona State in the Big 12 title game. Despite those disappointing endings, both programs […]

Indiana PacersJared McCain's insane reaction to Haliburton’s shot to force OT

The Indiana Pacers pulled off a stunning comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, but it wasn’t just the final score that had the NBA world talking. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain went viral for his raw, real-time reaction to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shot that forced overtime against the New York Knicks. McCain […]

Indiana PacersObi Toppin's warning to fan goes viral after Game 1 win vs. Knicks

Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers earned a big win over the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The incredible victory was due to the Pacers overcoming a 14-point deficit with about 2:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. Knicks fans were understandably upset after the win, but one fan may […]

Indiana PacersWhere Pacers' Game 1 ranks among 'most improbable' in NBA play-by-play era

The Indiana Pacers have been the ‘cardiac Pacers’ during the postseason. That was on full display again in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks with a crazy Game 1 win. They have three of the top 10 most improbable postseason victories of all time coming in just this year! No lead has […]

New York KnicksNBA L2M report confirms two missed fouls against Knicks in ECF Game 1 vs. Pacers

Game 1 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals could not have been any more dramatic. However, the NBA’s infamous last two-minute report suggested the Indiana Pacers’ huge comeback win over the New York Knicks could have been cemented much sooner. The NBA’s L2M report confirmed that contact from Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges late in […]

Indiana PacersPacers news: Aaron Nesmith’s locker room demeanor left Zach Lowe shocked

Zach Lowe has experienced a lot during his time covering the NBA. He was in Madison Square Garden and witnessed one of the greatest playoff comebacks in NBA history. Thanks to six three-pointers from Aaron Nesmith and a buzzer-beating shot from Tyrese Haliburton in the fourth quarter, the Indiana Pacers were able to force overtime […]

New York KnicksWatch Stephen A. Smith scream about the Knicks choke job vs. Pacers

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. […]

Indiana PacersESPN trolls Knicks with Pacers Reggie Miller doc encore after Game 1

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 […]

New York Knicks1 Knicks fix to respond to unfathomable Game 1 collapse vs. Pacers

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 […]

Indiana PacersPacers' Tyrese Haliburton's savage Michael Jordan-Spike Lee throwback mic drop after Game 1

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 […]

New York KnicksTimothée Chalamet tried to T up Tyrese Haliburton during crucial Knicks Game 1 moment

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 […]

Indiana PacersTim Legler praises Rick Carlisle decision that fueled Pacers comeback

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 […]

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