NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers stuns New York Knicks, take Game 1 of ECF
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In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.

NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers stuns New York Knicks, take Game 1 of ECF

Tosin Abayomi 05:05 - 22.05.2025

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.

In Game One of the NBA Eastern Conference finals, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 138–135 in overtime thanks to an incredible fourth-quarter rally.

At Madison Square Garden, the Knicks had been dominating the game and had a 14-point lead with 2:51 remaining when the Pacers came into their own.

Indiana made six consecutive three-pointers, including five from Aaron Nesmith, in spectacular fashion.

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.

Tyrese Haliburton backed out of the three-point range on the last play of the fourth quarter, and his back-pedaling attempt struck the rim and bounced in, giving the Pacers a slim chance to win the game in regulation.

Haliburton's foot was on the three-point line, according to the video replay, therefore the shot forced overtime.

With 35.2 seconds left in overtime, Jalen Brunson nailed a driving, floating jump shot to give the startled Knicks a one-point lead.

However, a six-foot dunk by Obi Toppin and a layup by Andrew Nembhard gave the Pacers an exciting victory.

In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.
In Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers produced a stunning comeback win against the New York Knicks.

Nesmith finished with 30 points on 8 of 9 three-point attempts, while Haliburton led the Pacers in scoring with 31 points and 11 assists.

With 43 points, Brunson led New York in scoring, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns with 35 points.

The victory marked the Pacers' fourth postseason comeback from a deficit of 15 points or more.