Pascal Siakam led the way for Indiana, putting together a 39-point performance on 15-for-23 from the floor and 3-for-5 from the three-point line. Myles Turner chipped in with 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points to go along with 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.

After defeating the Bucks and the Cavs with little fanfare, Rick Carlisle's team has flexed its muscles in the first two games over the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.

Stephen A. Smith was ecstatic when the New York Knicks eliminated the defending champions, the Boston Celtics, in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. He also confidently picked his favorite team over the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals.

A miraculous Game 1 comeback by the Indiana Pacers (or choke job by the New York Knicks) put the higher seed on notice. After Friday's 114-109 loss in Game 2, the Knicks are officially on the ropes and headed on the road.

Tyrese Haliburton is happy with how his team performed in Game 2 of their playoff series with the New York Knicks.

It's Pacers vs Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Follow along for live score and game updates at Madison Square Garden.

Unfortunately for the Knicks, Melo's worries were valid in Game 1, and the randomness of the Pacers' offense showed when Aaron Nesmith hit the big baskets in the fourth quarter when Indiana mounted its furious comeback. Anthony did not even mention Nesmith in his opening statement.