Particle.news
Download on the App Store
190 ARTICLES
·
1h ago

Pacers Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Stun Knicks in OT Thriller

Indiana's improbable Game 1 comeback at Madison Square Garden gives them a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Haliburton did Reggie Miller's infamous choke gesture to the New York crowd following the game-tying shot.
Image
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 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • Aaron Nesmith scored 20 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, hitting five three-pointers during Indiana's late rally.
  • Tyrese Haliburton's buzzer-beating shot forced overtime, though a replay showed his foot was on the three-point line, making it a two-pointer.
  • Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 43 points for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 35 points and 12 rebounds in the loss.
  • The Pacers now hold a 1-0 lead and have stolen home-court advantage, with Game 2 scheduled for Friday night at Madison Square Garden.