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Pacers Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Shock Knicks in Overtime Thriller

Indiana's clutch shooting and Haliburton's late heroics secure a dramatic Game 1 win in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Haliburton did Reggie Miller's infamous choke gesture to the New York crowd following the game-tying shot.
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New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) holds the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a game-tying basket against the New York Knicks, as time expired in the fourth quarter in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 21, 2025.

Overview

  • The Indiana Pacers erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime at Madison Square Garden, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
  • Aaron Nesmith fueled the comeback with six three-pointers in the fourth quarter, scoring 20 of his 30 points during the final stretch of regulation.
  • Tyrese Haliburton tied the game at the buzzer with a step-back jumper, later ruled a two-pointer, and finished with 31 points and 11 assists.
  • The Pacers became the first NBA team in 20 years to win a road playoff game after trailing by 14 or more points with under three minutes remaining, per OptaStats.
  • Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 43 and 35 points respectively, but New York's late missed free throws and turnovers proved costly.