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Knicks vs Pacers: Eastern Conference Finals Showdown Ignites NBA Playoffs

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Historic Rivalry Renewed

The 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals has basketball fans on edge as the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers clash in their first conference finals meeting since 1999. Indiana's thrilling 138-135 overtime victory in Game 1 set the stage for what promises to be a legendary series.

Knicks vs. Pacers: Eastern Conference Finals Showdown Ignites <a href=https://www.ajfpt.com/tags-NBAPlayoffs-0.html target=_blank class=infotextkey>NBA Playoffs</a>

Game 1 Breakdown

Indiana's comeback victory featured:

Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force OT
Haliburton's 35-point, 12-assist performance
Julius Randle's 32-point effort for New York

Series Schedule (All Times Eastern)

Game 2: May 23 - Knicks vs Pacers, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)
Game 3: May 25 - Pacers vs Knicks, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)
Game 4: May 27 - Pacers vs Knicks, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)
Game 5*: May 29 - Knicks vs Pacers, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)
Game 6*: May 31 - Pacers vs Knicks, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)
Game 7*: June 2 - Knicks vs Pacers, 8 PM (TNT/MAX)

*If necessary | International viewers: NBA League Pass

Key Matchup Factors

Point Guard Duel

Haliburton's playmaking (26.1 PPG, 10.4 APG) vs Jalen Brunson's scoring (26.1 PPG, 7.4 APG) will dictate tempo.

Team Strengths

Pacers: #3 ranked offense, deep frontcourt (Wiseman/Okafor)
Knicks: Top-15 defense, home court advantage at MSG

Bench Impact

Indiana's Mathurin/Nesmith vs New York's Quickley/Hartenstein could decide close games.

Historical Context

While Indiana leads the all-time playoff series 22-19, New York carries momentum from eliminating defending champions Boston. 9 of 13 NBA analysts currently favor the Knicks to advance.

Why This Series Matters

Both franchises aim to end championship droughts:

Knicks: Last title - 1973
Pacers: Never won NBA Championship

Viewer Essentials

Catch every game on TNT/MAX with streaming options through NBA League Pass. Follow real-time updates using #NYCvIND on social media.

Final Take

This clash of offensive firepower vs defensive grit promises seven games of must-see basketball. With legacy-defining moments awaiting both franchises, the Eastern Conference Finals delivers exactly what playoff basketball should be - unpredictable, intense, and historically significant.